3 Reasons To Do Steady-State Exercise
In a world where High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is all the buzz, what has happened to steady-state exercise? Well it hasn’t gone anywhere and it’s still as prevalent as ever. No problems exist with steady-state exercise, and it’s still a very useful way to exercise. HIIT has become such a popularly trending topic because […]
5 Variations of Pushups You Should Try
This timeless exercise is timeless for a reason. It’s one of the best moves to engage your core, work your chest and build muscle in your arms. Not to mention, it’s incredibly versatile. While most people stick with the standard pushup there are a number of ways you can tweak it just a little to […]
I Can, I Can’t – How Our Heads Get in the Way
It is an age old problem. We bring old thoughts and behavior patterns into new plans and goals. Unfortunately, that practice is a sure way to not succeed with your fitness plans. That doesn’t mean you should be discouraged. Instead, take a clear headed look at what you have tried as well as why you […]
Anabolic Window – Use It or Lose It!
The “anabolic window”, also known as the “metabolic window”, refers to the timeframe after a workout where the body is most able to benefit from consumed protein and amino acids. Many theories exist about the metabolic window. Some gym-goers call it a myth, while others believe in the window wholeheartedly. The anabolic window implies a […]
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Taking on fitness goals often requires at least as much of a mental workout as it does a physical one. In other words, the work of achieving fitness goals requires a strong partnership between mind and muscle. Your body will only do what your mind believes is possible. Challenge yourself by changing your mind. Open […]
HIIT: The Importance of a Spotter
You push past your breaking point: sprinting for 20 seconds at 10.0 is killer and for most people an extreme not often reached in the gym on a standard day. However, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), similar to tabata, is great for your body: it allows you to get maximum burn in much less time […]
Preventing Gas In The Gym
Few things are more embarrassing than gas in the gym. You’re surrounded by your fellow exercisers in a large open area with nowhere to hide. You may have been on the unfortunate receiving end of some unidentified flying flatulence, and it’s not an experience you want to re-create any time soon. If you’re struggling with […]
Preventing Pain in Your Knees
How well do you really know your knees? Do you know what makes them tweak with pain, or cause inflammation? Whether you had a knee injury ten years ago or just recently, reduce your risk of injury by knowing your body and exercise accordingly. Here’s how to know your knees so they can feel their […]
Do Workout Routines Help Keep Your Life Organized?
Picture this: after abandoning yet another weekday workout, you head to your office tired and sluggish. To your surprise, that third cup of coffee just isn’t making you feel as peppy or motivated as you’d like, and lately, your low energy has become somewhat of a habit. Throughout your day, your mood fluctuates, depending on […]
How Much Exercise is Enough For My Kids?
You have a motivation to work out, and perhaps exercise could be a way of life for you. However, the determination to carry you through a workout session isn’t what carries your children through one. Children live in the moment, and it doesn’t matter if you have a five year old or fifteen year old: […]
