Trending Now! High-Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is all the buzz in the fitness world. The Internet is filled with Tweets about the training technique, and the topic is definitely trending on Twitter in 2014. From Tabata to Crossfit, exercisers are finding new and exciting ways to get in shape. High Intensity Interval Training is just […]
Customized Fitness for the Baby Boomers Out There!
Are you 50 or over, and feeling the ‘nudge’ to get fit, lose weight or perhaps eliminate achy joints? According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, an active lifestyle can contribute to the minimization of joint pain, while improving your energy level and mood. Whether you’ve been active for years or have always lived […]
A Day of Rest-Don’t feel Guilty
When it comes to exercise an important rule to remember is balance. You will not do your body any favors by doing too little exercise or doing too much. Getting your fitness regimen just right may mean taking it easy every now and then. Don’t feel guilty about a day off. Believe it or not, […]
Are You Wrecking Your Metabolism?
A healthy metabolism makes for a happy body—fast metabolism means you’re burning more body fat throughout the day and have a better chance at achieving the body and results you want to see. However, there are many things we do, drink and eat everyday that can throw it for a loop, potentially causing damage to […]
More Than Muscles: Why Joint Mobility is Important to Your Workout
If you asked yourself how old you feel, would it match up to your actual age? Do you have energy that lasts from morning to night, or do you suffer from chronic physical pain that causes you to feel fatigued and stressed? If you generally feel older than you are, joint mobility may be the […]
Tired of Sit-Ups and Crunches? Try These Exercises for Your Core Instead
Not only may you be sick of the same old crunch workouts, but they’re just not as effective as many other exercises. With crunches and sit-ups, you target a very small group of muscles, without using any other muscles in the process (compound movements). Yet compound movements are the most effective. Here are a few […]
3 Things to Improve Your Plate for National Nutrition Month
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? There’s more to March than just basketball and March Madness! In the fitness world the word “nutrition” gets a lot of attention (as it should!) from nutritionists, personal trainers, and exercisers looking to eat the right types of food. National Nutrition Month is a wonderful opportunity to […]
Forming a Workout Routine – How Long Does it Take?
We have all heard that 21 is the magic number when it comes to establishing a habit, but that isn’t exactly true. When it comes to making exercise a habit there is no magic number of days it will take to cement the practice. Instead, the key to forming a workout routine lies in the […]
Body Weight Squats – Are They Beneficial?
Body weight squats, sometimes called deep knee bends, can be performed anywhere and without equipment. They are a good way to tone the lower body and raise core temperature. Performed correctly, body weight squats are a beneficial addition to your fitness routine. Read on for how to do a body weight squat and why you […]
OK, Guys! Don’t Forget Your Workouts During March Madness
March prevails and March Madness is primed to excite basketball fans all across the Country. College basketball teams are competing in their last regular season games in hopes of getting a good seed in their conference tournaments. After conference tournaments Selection Sunday will dominate most TVs as everyone watches to see if their favorite team […]
