Being Mentally Tough Can Help You Be Physically Tough
If you think toughness is solely restricted to strength in numbers – such as how many squats you can do without collapsing on the gym floor, chin-ups, downward dogs, or bicep curls you can handle – think again. Being physically tough starts and ends with how tough the mind allows you to be. From bulging […]
Why Do Some People Sweat More Than Others?
Ever wonder why some people can exercise and have only a slight glistening of sweat, while others have rivers of water pouring off their bodies? Your workout partner may look like he’s barely breaking a sweat, but you are embarrassed because you look like you just stepped out of the shower. It’s nothing complicated, just […]
Shin Splints and Foot Pain
Shin splints and foot pain are common struggles for the active population. Shin splints usually occur from overuse, and this annoying leg pain is common among dancers, runners, and military personnel. Foot pain is another overuse problem, but not always due to overtraining. Foot pain can be the result of improper footwear, obesity, uneven surfaces, […]
SPIN CLASS – CAN YOU KEEP UP?
Spin class has a reputation for being intense and fast-paced, and many people are overwhelmed by the idea of attending one for the first time. No need to fear – spinning can be a great workout for anyone at any fitness level! Not sure what to expect at a spin class? It is simply riding […]
The Water Weight Debate
The more excess water you hold inside your body’s issues, the more water weight you’ll have, and that can equal to more pounds for your weekly weigh-in. That bloated feeling that comes once a month during your menstrual cycle, or after consuming multiple alcoholic drinks with a night out with the boys can leave you […]
Using The Treadmill Programs To Your Benefit
Treadmill workouts are a great way to blast fat and get your cardiovascular system in shape. You may be actively involved in a cardio program which has taken you to the stages of being able to walk or run continuously for more than 30 minutes. Perhaps you are a beginner and you want to get […]
Jumpstart your fitness routine
There is something about summer, and even fall, that invites us to be more active. Now that summer is gone it is only a matter of time before we head into such common indoor activities as over snacking and couch surfing. There is hope, though. Fall is under way, and there is still time to […]
Strength Training
Strength training is defined as the process of exercising with progressively heavier resistance to stimulate muscle development (American Council on Exercise). In other (less boring) words, strength training is engaging in a consistent routine in which you regularly increase your resistance level to get stronger, look and feel better, and achieve whatever goal you’ve set. […]
Common Gym Mistakes of Your Past, Not Your Future
Wondering why you’re not burning as many calories as you have in the past, or why you’re all of a sudden experiencing knee or back soreness? If you’re not maximizing your workout at the gym, it could be you need to develop a new way to trim . Over 30? Studies show that this is […]
Top 5 Exercises to Keep Your Kids Healthy and Still Have Fun
Children and adolescents are the future of this country. In whatever future occupation they find themselves, it will always be based on the available division of labor. In America, despite harsh financial times, plenty of opportunity and division of labor exists. In other words, many different vocations and careers are available to whomever wants to […]
