Free Reign with Free Weights Pt. 2: Basic Movements for Barbells
Summer is upon us so in honor of the upcoming swimsuit season here are four barbell exercises to tame some of our most troubling spots. Barbell side bends – This is a great exercise for your obliques, which will give you a slimmer waist. To do it stand with feet hip-width apart. When your feet […]
Free Reign with Free Weights Pt. 1: Basic Movements for Dumbbells
A great upper body workout should be part of every fitness routine. Upper body strength is important for everyday tasks and toned arms are great for showing off your best summer style. Do these exercises at least three days a week and start to notice a difference in about a month. Biceps workout Seated dumbbell […]
Do You Know How Well Your Feet Balance You?
Everyone deals with an imbalance from time to time—they overdraft their checking account, or they focus on work without making time to play. Balance is key to a happy and healthy life. But, what about the often ignored imbalance issue of your body? Do you occasionally stumble, misstep or lose your balance when standing or […]
Gym Excuses to Give Up
Most of us would never say we don’t have enough time to brush our teeth, shower or watch our favorite programs. We make time for the things we consider to be priorities. So why don’t we make time for exercise? Countless studies point to the gains in quality and length of life as well as […]
Why Sleep is Important to Your Workout
Most adults don’t get enough sleep, about 7 to 8 hours, each evening. Not getting enough sleep can impact everything from your mood, ability to focus, memory and even your fat cells, weight and athletic performance. In an article for WebMD titled Can Sleep Improve Athletic Performance? David Geier, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and sports […]
Strength Training Considerations for the 50 Year Old Plus Crowd
Whether you’re 50, 60 or beyond, exercise has never been more important to implement into your daily routine. On the verge of retiring? Great. Now you have more time than ever to focus on a strength training program. Your kids went off to college last fall and you’re dealing with empty nest syndrome? If so, […]
Technology Aids to Keep You On-Track
If your fitness game needs a boost you are in luck. Technology offers more tools than ever to monitor, motivate or just get you moving. Take a look at some of the most popular options. Fitbit – This activity tracker can help you monitor everything from how well you sleep to how many steps you […]
The Bend-and-Snap: Incorporating Resistance Bands into Your Workout
Are you traveling a lot for work these days—or even better yet—pleasure? Feeling like you just don’t have the energy (after a long day of work or school) to head to the gym? No problem—it’s just time to whip out plan B: the at home workout! When you have a band, you can’t go wrong. […]
Do You Have a ‘Case of the Mondays’? Exercises to Energize Your Mind and Body!
If you’re like most, Monday seems to come faster every week, and the weekend seems to whiz by in a heartbeat. But no matter how busy your week may be, there it is: your ‘case of the Mondays’ has come on full force—leading you to be preoccupied with how much fun you had last Saturday […]
How to Use a Treadmill to Train for Outdoor Running
The treadmill can be a runner’s best friend. It can help you stay on track in inclement weather, during travel or in unsafe running conditions. The treadmill is also great for rehabbing after an injury. Still, the treadmill has its limits. Running outside gives you differences in resistance, terrain and scenery that you have to […]
