Don’t overcomplicate your workouts
Sometimes the biggest hurdle in committing to a regular workout routine is getting started. We may tell ourselves we can’t get started until we have special clothing or equipment, money for a gym membership or a personal trainer; or even until we reach a certain body weight or have a big goal. None of […]
Can you lose weight just by walking?
Can you lose weight just by walking? In a word, yes. Walking is among the easiest and most effective weight loss activities. The key to weight loss with walking is to do it often. Walking off weight Many of us make the mistake of thinking we have to suit up and head to aerobics class […]
Why Cheating on Your Workout is a Bad Idea
We’ve all done it, so let’s be real about the matter: we cheat on our workout from time to time. Most of us have ‘done it’ two, three or ten times—or perhaps too many times to count. We work overtime and sacrifice an evening workout, or we lose the drive to achieve our fitness goals […]
Balance and Mobility Training
Have you ever tried to balance on one foot and failed miserably? Mimicking your yoga instructor as she positions herself in the ‘tree pose’ (standing on one foot, while the other foot is positioned against the other and pressed against the upper thigh) seems easy enough. But without proper balance, it quickly becomes an impossible […]
New to Weight Training? Where to Start
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, […]
What To Look For In A Personal Trainer Based On Your Personal Needs
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 […]
Can You Train to Become Athletic?
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 or Heat Stroke: What to Do
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 […]
Your Abs Start in the Kitchen
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 […]
Are Deadlifts Dangerous?
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 […]
