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Are you new to weight training and have no idea what to do or how to do it? Weight training, also known as strength or resistant training, is one of the best forms of exercise you can do—and it’s one of the healthiest way to release stress. So, whether you want to improve your glutes, […]

Personal trainers can make all the difference between you achieving or falling short of your personal fitness goals and needs. Personal trainers understand motivation and how to teach self-efficacy, program design, and program adherence. They are well-trained in the proper forms of exercises and can truly help prevent injury and make you feel better about your […]

This question has one quick answer: yes. The only thing holding you back is knowledge, a desire to physically push yourself and the ability to get into the athletic mindset and make it your identity. If you were never the soccer player or football star, don’t worry. Athleticism can start at any time in your […]

Dehydration and heat stroke are common heat-related injuries that athletes experience in the summer. However, that doesn’t mean they’re unavoidable. Learn why these two issues happen to see how you can avoid or treat them.  Heat Stroke  This is an extreme form of heat-related illness and can become life threatening if not recognized and remedied […]

You can do as many crunches as you want, but you’ll never get those Janet Jackson abs (circa 1990’s) if you don’t eat the right stuff. Some of your favorite foods likely lead to bloating and sodium retention, which is anything by good for that six-pack you’re trying to show off. Here are the foods […]

Deadlifts are a popular strengthening exercise that targets your quads, glutes, back and hamstrings. Each time you properly bend and lift, you’re giving those muscle groups an opportunity to strengthen and become stronger than ever. Yet, the question remains: how much strain is this exercise putting on you—and how safe is it? Keep reading, and […]

Nobody enjoys getting injured. For athletes, injuries are a part of the game. You give it your all when you play. Your competitive spirit drives you to be the best you can be and go for gold every time. For exercisers, injuries also creep up at inconvenient times. Overuse injuries like tendonitis can pop up. […]

It’s said you can’t coach speed. You either got it or you don’t. That statement might bear some truth, as some athletes are gifted with the ability to run faster than others. This doesn’t mean that you can’t maximize yourself for speed, however. You can become as fast as you can become with the proper […]

If you have ever run a marathon or even a half marathon, you have likely used carbs to build endurance during training and boost performance on race day. Carbs are sugar-based molecules that help the body produce glucose. They can be helpful even if you don’t plan to log so many miles. Here are some […]

You may squat in the weight room from time to time, or you may even be an advocate for the exercise by refusing to let a day go by without completing multiple squat reps. The question is, are you paying equal attention to your front and back thigh muscles in order to achieve a total […]