How to Properly Cool Down After a Workout
How to Properly Cool Down After a Workout Cooling down after exercise is so important for your physical health. Whether you’ve ran a marathon, or just got through a CrossFit session, cooling down is an essential part of your workout. Here’s why it matters and how to do it the right way! Why Cool Down […]
Working Out While Pregnant
If you’re working out while pregnant, many women are concerned how safe it is. Can you stick to a normal schedule? As you progress, do you need to monitor your workouts? Is there a risk of overexertion by doing too much strength training or cardio? Is there such a thing as dangerous exercise while pregnant? […]
Muscle Building Mistakes Most People Make
Muscle Building Mistakes Most People Make No matter what your fitness goals are, incorporating a strength training workout is important in order to reach those goals! However, if you aren’t seeing results, you may be doing it wrong. Here, we’ve identified the major muscle building mistakes most people make, and how to fix them, asap! […]
Weight loss myths to avoid in the new year
Weight loss myths to avoid in the new year Try, try again…that’s a common motto when it comes to weight loss. This year, boost your chances of success by pairing your efforts with accurate information. These weight loss myths can actually sabotage your best laid weight loss plans. Weight loss means I’ll have to go […]
Should I eat after a workout?
Should I eat after a workout? If you are trying to cut back on calories you might think not eating after a workout is a good idea. Think again. Eating after a workout is essential. Here’s why. Food is fuel Workouts burn energy just like cars burn gas. Like your car, your body will need […]
Common Workout Injuries and How-to Avoid Them
Nothing can end your workout routine quicker than an injury. For fitness enthusiasts, common injuries include ankle sprains, stress fractures, wrist injuries, patellofemoral syndrome, shin splints, lower back pain, rotator cuff injury, IT Band Syndrome, neck injury, and biceps tendinitis. Actions like not resting, not eating right, over doing your workouts, and using improper form […]
Best Time of Day to Exercise – Morning or Night?
Best Time of Day to Exercise – Morning or Night? Should you commit to morning workouts or workouts in the evening? Each one offers unique benefits – but only one may be right for you. Our guide will teach you how to assert for yourself the perfect time to work out, unique to your individual […]
Finding the Time to Workout
Finding the Time to Workout Do you struggle with finding enough time in the day to work out – which causes you to ditch your workouts from time to time? If so, this is the article for you. Learn how to make your exercise routine a reality, and shift from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’t […]
How Often Should I Go to the Gym?
How Often Should I Go to the Gym? Progress all comes down to consistency. If you want to reach your weight loss or fitness goals, you’ve got to put in the work by going to the gym! How often should you go to get the results you want? Keep reading to find out! Your […]
What is Gym Etiquette?
What is Gym Etiquette? The gym can be intimidating and crowded—and if you’re brand new to the gym environment, it can be overwhelming. How long can you be on one machine if someone else is waiting? What’s the wipe down policy after using equipment? We’ve got the standard do’s and don’ts you need. Don’t Be […]