Being fit and being healthy are not the same- Committing to a Lifestyle
Too many people think that being healthy means eating right OR working out – however, it’s quite the contrary. While you can eat healthy and not workout, or vice versa, true health comes from a mix of the two. Building a healthy routine will help you ease into a truly healthy lifestyle for lifelong wellbeing […]
Do You Know Your BMI?
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a great way to assess health risks. Various healthcare settings utilize this formula and measurement method to not only determine if your health may be at risk, but also to establish target weight levels. BMI provides a ratio based on the relationship between height and body weight. Do you […]
Let the Mirror at the Gym Be Your Friend
Quiet that critical voice in your head and boldly gaze into the gym mirror. Why? The gym mirror really is your friend. It is always there to help you monitor your progress, check your form and even indulge in a little fantasy. The next time you are at the gym get front and center for […]
Your Manic Monday Workout: Go From Manic to Fantastic in Just Five Minutes
Do you have a case of the Mondays? Has the start of your week left you feeling nostalgic about the weekend that just passed, drained of energy to barely get you through mid-morning, and otherwise, feeling manic about your Monday? Good thing you’re reading this, because we have the best ways to transform your manic […]
Treadmill Workouts
Depending on where you live the winter months can present one more obstacle that derails your fitness goals. Leaving the comfy couch can already feel tough, but leaving even a lumpy couch can be a challenge when the weather is brutally cold. Keep your fitness plan on track by including regular gym and treadmill workout […]
Using The Treadmill Programs To Your Benefit
Treadmill workouts are a great way to blast fat and get your cardiovascular system in shape. You may be actively involved in a cardio program which has taken you to the stages of being able to walk or run continuously for more than 30 minutes. Perhaps you are a beginner and you want to get […]
Common Gym Mistakes of Your Past, Not Your Future
Wondering why you’re not burning as many calories as you have in the past, or why you’re all of a sudden experiencing knee or back soreness? If you’re not maximizing your workout at the gym, it could be you need to develop a new way to trim . Over 30? Studies show that this is […]
Cross-Training: Mix It Up for Maximum Results
Do you have a favorite exercise routine that you never change? Have you found your go-to workout that is quick and easy, but offers no variation? Being stuck in a workout rut is not only boring, but can also prevent you from reaching your fitness goals. Athletes use cross-training to maximize their power and skills, […]
Benefits of using a Smith Assisted Squat Machine
The Smith Assisted Squat Machine is a common fixture at most well equipped gyms. Judging from the long line usually found around the machine its ubiquity should not be a surprise; it is a popular piece of equipment. So why do so many fitness aficionados flock to this muscle building machine? The primary benefits are […]
Your Mind, Body & Yoga
The connection between mind and body is irrefutable. In recent years researchers and health care professionals have offered evidence of this connection to encourage use of complementary and alternative medicine. Among the recommended complementary practices is yoga. Practiced by humans for at least the last 5,000 years, yoga is very popular even today. Students of […]
