Follow These Tips When Exercising in Hot and Humid Weather
Exercising outdoors can be particularly energizing and invigorating. Enjoying the sunshine and fresh air while getting in some cardio is great, but it’s important to make sure you’re doing it safely. This is especially true on the hottest days when it’s easy to become overheated or dehydrated. Keep these tips in mind when exercising in […]
Mind Your Manners: Why You Should Always Follow Gym Etiquette
It often feels like the rules of civility only loosely apply today. What is the best way forward for a kinder, gentler society? One way is personal responsibility. Let’s get back to some of the basics we learned in kindergarten about following the rules and minding our manners. Even at the gym. Mind your manners […]
Keep Your Family Healthy With These Group Activities
Getting active as a family boosts your bond as well as your health. There are so many options, too. Everyone from the grumpiest teen to rambunctious toddlers and time pressed parents can get in on the fun. Here are a few ideas to try. Skating No matter what the weather in your neck of […]
How Senior Citizens Should Maintain Their Health- Does our age have to be a limiting factor in the gym?
It’s never too late to start an exercise program. Just look at Ernestine Shepard for a motivating example. Concerned about her poor health habits, Shepard started lifting at age 56 and at 82, holds the record as the world’s oldest female bodybuilder. Age is only a number No matter how late you start you […]
Mindfulness and Exercise: An Uncommon Duo
How being present during our exercise movements can drastically change our mind and body Mindfulness has enjoyed much attention of late. There is a good reason for that. Defined as paying attention to what is happening in the moment, on purpose and without judgment, mindfulness yields myriad benefits, but can it improve exercise? Absolutely! Here’s […]
Are you performing too much cardio? – can too much cardio kill your muscle gains?
Cardio does a body good, but when it comes to building muscle you can get too much of a good thing. Don’t skip the cardio, just know when and how much to get in to maintain your gains. Why cardio? Don’t let the fear of lost gains keep you from the benefits cardio offers […]
Forming Summer Fitness Groups
-Warm months are perfect for exercising outdoors. Explore tips on forming a social group that is focused on working out outside. Take advantage of longer days and warmer weather to kick off your outdoor exercise plan. Add a few fitness buddies for greater accountability and more fun. These tips will show you how. […]
Informing Your Family of Your Need to Get Fit
Why does support from your family matter when it comes to your fitness journey? Because accountability works. But there are other reasons why making your fitness a family affair works so well. We’ll share all of them, so read on! Accountability Counts Taking your health seriously is step one. But step two? Learning […]
What is the Minimum Comfortable Distance in the Gym?
The standard for gym comfortability is a radius of 10 feet. With more and more people joining the gym, certain behavioral standards are more important than ever. Be the example Most would agree that the rules of civility are on the decline. Questionable behavior is popping up everywhere – including the gym. Here the […]
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 […]
