The Six-Pack Effect: Fitness as the Modern Status Symbol
Some might argue that I have fitness credentials. I have finished two marathons along with a few half marathons and at least 35 shorter races. I have had a gym membership without interruption for all of my adult life. Recently, I tried a Bikram yoga class. The instructor advised me (and the other newbies) to […]
Training Hard: Why It’s So Important To Recover!
Have you just pounded it out at the gym, and sweated more than you have in months? There’s good news and bad news. The bad news? No matter how ‘high’ you got with that 7 mile run, you’re going to have to give your body a day or two of rest. The good news? When […]
Fearing the Weight Room? Here’s How to Dominate It!
Trust us—the weight room is not nearly as intimidating as you’re making it out to be. Have you been ditching it (because you don’t know where to begin?) instead of dominating it? Here’s your cheat sheet to getting started…one weight at a time. Make It Slow and Steady Take a look at the men and […]
Getting rid of that jiggly arm fat we all hate
Tank top season is upon us, so hiding jiggly arms under bulky sweaters is no longer an option. Tone and tighten your triceps with these easy moves that will have you out of hiding before you know it. Tricep dips – You can do this exercise virtually anywhere, on the floor, on a workout bench […]
Maximizing the 30 minute workout
It is possible to get in a really good workout, even if you don’t have endless time on your hands. Here are some tips to make the most of your time. Use them and see how easy it can be to make room for exercise in an already crowded schedule. Work harder Adding intervals […]
5 Essential workout gear items everyone needs
When it comes to working out there are a few must have items that make every sweaty minute just a little bit better. These top five are so common no matter who you are or how you work out you probably can’t do without at least one or two. Ready for the list? Here goes: […]
Spring Forward Into Setting New Fitness Goals
Ah, Spring. It’s the time for blooming flowers, blue skies and spring cleaning. But, with the onset of warmer temperatures and happier looking skies, comes a renewed mind and a perkier outlook on the days ahead! If there’s a better time to set and plunge forward into new fitness goals than right now, we don’t […]
Body Image Blues? Why You Should Love the One You’ve Got!
Society puts a tremendous amount of pressure and expectation on you—and in particular if you’re a woman—to look perfect. Do you feel the need to have the perfect body—and feeling like you’re not quite hitting the mark? It’s not your body that needs a make-over, but your mindset. Here’s some ways to achieve just that. […]
It’s National Nutrition Month—Is Your Lifestyle Healthy?
Let’s get real: staying healthy is hard to do. Between the office goodies that the secretary always brings in every Friday to the fast paced world you live in (which makes it so difficult to make time to head to the gym), your life is filled with activity. But how much of it is healthy? […]
Caffeine and Exercise: Friend or Foe?
Does caffeine boost your workout performance? There have been a number of studies, and results are mixed. Researchers do agree that there does not seem to be a significant impact on short term activities, like sprinting. The good news is caffeine does seem to provide some benefit for endurance exercise. Read on to learn more. […]
