How Weather Affects Your Training
Have you ever wondered how extreme cold or hot weather affect your performance? Have you ever wondered how extreme cold or hot weather affect your performance? f you like to take it outdoors and you’re faced with harsh wind, dropping temperatures or high heat, be careful: it can affect not only your training, but […]
Professional Workout Profiles
You know the drill: to get in better shape, it requires consistent exercise and a healthy diet. Ever been preached at by a doctor to improve your lifestyle in order to lose weight, reduce your risk of developing diabetes, or building muscle mass, and wonder if they actually walk the talk? These doctors do. […]
Myth v. Fact: The Right Way to Exercise
Implementing exercise in your daily life is important, but it is also important to exercise the right way. What many people believe as true facts about exercise are actually incorrect ones. For example, only doing crunches to produce a flat stomach is not effective; to have a flat stomach, you will need to reduce body […]
Human Detriments To Fitness Success
Certain people around you can affect your fitness success. Working out can be hard enough without the drag of don or debbie downer. Ditch the downers and get your exercise mojo back. These tips can help you foil your fitness foes. Old patterns persist Maybe your friends and family have gotten used to […]
Personal gym gadgets
Personal gym gadgets Looking for more ways to get the most out of your workout? Try these new tools to help you push harder, stay motivated and track better. Here are six to try. Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor, Bluetooth HRM Chest Strap This newest version of the gadget comes in four colors and comfortably […]
Maximizing floor space
Maximizing floor space If you’re a dedicated lifter you need to go to the floor sometimes. Here’s why… Gain strength and size Pressing from the floor yields great gains with contraction. The reward? Gains in size and strength. Use the floor press as a complement to the bench press. Together, this combination challenges your muscles […]
Gym etiquette seems to be a lost art
Gym etiquette seems to be a lost art Gym space is shared space. That means the ways we conduct ourselves in that space impact everyone’s experience. Are you helping to make the gym a pleasant place for everyone? Or are you the dreaded member most others love to avoid? Let’s take a look. Sharing […]
Support is a powerful motivational tool
Support is a powerful motivational tool Forming a workout group may just provide the motivation you need to finally make a fitness plan that works. Ready for success? Support can boost your chances. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Teamwork makes the dream work Sure, the phrase sounds hokey, but there […]
Finding a Great Gym After Moving to a Different City
New year, new city? If so, this article is for you! Finding another “home gym” can be difficult, but there are ways to spot the right place to workout. Learn about the top 3 things to look for in a gym to feel ‘at home’ and red flags you won’t want to miss. The Right […]
Principles for Changing Workout Intensity
Are you working out consistently, without seeing the results you want? If so, it could be due to the intensity in which you work out. The truth is, not all workouts are created equal, so we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how changing up your intensity leads to a powerful end result. How Hard Should […]
