Hydration Even When You are Not Training
The dog days of summer aren’t the only time to make proper hydration a priority. Regardless of the weather or our activity levels, our bodies require water for optimal functioning. Wondering about the why, how and when of water? Read on to learn about key tips on the importance of hydration. Why water? Water serves […]
Exercising While Injured
No matter how careful you are or how many precautions you take, accidents happen to everyone. A sprained ankle, a pulled muscle, or a broken bone may seem like something that will bring your workout to a screeching halt, but there are ways to continue your training momentum while recovering from an injury. Be sure […]
How Bad For You is Your Bad Posture?
You can blame your soft bed, or your swivel office chair, or even the long periods of standing you’re forced to do at work. But in the end, it’s about how poor your overall health is due to poor posture. Is your bad posture the result of a harmless bad habit, or does it amount […]
Cross-Training: Mix It Up for Maximum Results
Do you have a favorite exercise routine that you never change? Have you found your go-to workout that is quick and easy, but offers no variation? Being stuck in a workout rut is not only boring, but can also prevent you from reaching your fitness goals. Athletes use cross-training to maximize their power and skills, […]
Functional Fitness? What’s That?
Your busy life demands a lot out of you. From your career to your social life, isn’t your body worth being in the best shape it possibly can be? Your toddler, despite tipping the scale at 35lbs, is begging you to lift him up and take him to bed. You oblige – although a bit […]
Are You Wearing the Right Shoes For Your Workout?
Your workout takes it all out of you. You sweat. You moan. And, when you wear the right shoes to support your high intensity cardio session, you reach your fitness goals. Unfortunately, according to the American College of Sports Medicine report, 85% of runners sprint, jog and marathon run in unsupported shoes. Ouch. That amounts […]
Protein in Your Diet
Protein consumption causes much debate and general discussion in the fitness world. Have you ever wondered whether you should take or use protein? If so, you’re like countless others who may see it as a mystery. Perhaps protein is something you have a pretty good idea about, but you know you could understand it better. […]
7 Fitness Myths to Stop Believing
The right mix of diet and exercise can make you healthy and fit, but false information can hinder your fitness goals! Do some of these common myths sound familiar? “If I exercise, I can eat whatever I want.” It is true that exercise will usually allow you to eat more calories without gaining weight, but […]
Do Pull-Ups Have Any Benefit And Why Are They So Hard To Do?
Pull-ups are one of the most basic exercises, but definitely NOT one of the easiest. Hanging on a bar and lifting your entire body weight can be a challenge to many and even impossible for some. While they may not be the most entertaining exercise, pull-ups have many health and fitness benefits. What are some […]
Building Strong Calf Muscles
When it comes to calf muscles most of us are as concerned with their form as we are with their function. The calves are made up of two main muscles – the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles are responsible for everyday activities like walking and extending the foot. Obviously we also use our calves […]
