Train Like an Olympic Athlete
Marathon runners do it. Professional basketball players, snowboarders and surfers do it too, but no one—no one—trains harder and smarter than Olympic athletes. However, just because you didn’t land a spot as one of world’s best athletes in Sochi doesn’t mean you can’t train just like them in order to play on their level. Reconfigure […]
Elliptical Workouts – What to do and how you can benefit from them
Ellipticals are popular at home and in the gym because they offer a low-impact, total body workout that can be tailored to any fitness level. The elliptical machine is also a good fitness friend when extreme weather strikes. Too hot, wet or cold to go out? You can still get a workout in. Get on […]
Pre-Race Food Strategy
Are you working on fulfilling your New Year’s resolution—to run your first race? Or, perhaps you’re an avid, experienced runner that wants to up your game and be in the best shape of your life—and just in time for next week’s Ironman. Whatever your case may be, it’s likely that you already know the basics […]
3 New Reasons to Exercise
Your heart, lungs and cardiac muscles work like clockwork so that you can go about your day—breathing, eating and sleeping as you need to. So, while you’re racing to catch the train, landing your next ‘big deal,’ feeding children, walking on the treadmill, and driving to and from home each day, every muscle, organ, and […]
Weight Loss Mistakes
If you struggle with losing weight, you are not alone. Humans only have so much willpower, and some have more than others. This shouldn’t be a disheartening thing to hear, for each person is motivated by different factors, and everyone has their own unique story to tell when it comes to weight fluctuation. Losing weight […]
Take Advantage of the Food Pyramid
Whether you’re looking at the American, Asian or Mediterranean food pyramid, it’s easy to see exactly how your diet should be broken up between the food groups. However, that’s not the only important aspect to consider when you look at the food pyramid. Whether you’re looking at the American or another ethnic pyramid, you’ll find […]
Eat More Spinach to Grow Strong
Once the talk of the table spinach has lately been moved into the shadows by “it” greens such as kale and arugula. The ubiquitous spinach salad with hot bacon dressing has given way to arugula with roasted beets and goat cheese or countless incarnations of kale salad. To make matters worse Popeye, the beloved spokesman […]
How Much Time Should I Devote to the Gym?
Winter is the time of year when many people with great intentions sign up for gym memberships. The problem is by around March most of the new crowd has disappeared. Newbies often start strong get overwhelmed or injured and stay away from the gym. Old timers may become bored or complacent. Going to the gym […]
Etiquette 101 – Cell Phones and Gyms
The convenience of cell phones is undeniable. They keep us connected to friends and loved ones, provdie a lifeline when we are stranded and even make our work lives feel more efficient. Unfortunately, in spite of their convenience, cell phones are also a nuisance. They are everywhere. There don’t seem to be any spaces free […]
Lose Weight Safely
January has faded into the distance, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get started with your weight-loss plan now. However, it’s important that you embark on your healthy journey in a way that will yield results in a safe way. This means no crash diets or nutrient-depriving juice cleanses. Here are some tips on how […]
