Get a Grip! Part 2: Using a Mixed Grip to Push Through Grip Fatigue
Let’s say you’re at the gym, and you see two people, side by side, lifting a barbell but one has a pronated grip (hands facing forward) and the other has a supinated grip (hands facing towards you.) Their posture is right, but there grips are opposite. While each one is gripping properly, their results will […]
Don’t Be the Smelly Employee at Work: How to Get a Good Workout in at Lunch Without Becoming a Sweaty Mess
The daily grind can give you emotionally and mentally a beat down by the end of the week—or in some cases, by midweek! Whether you’re a busy student taking a full course load at the local community college or University, or you’re in an office setting and working your way up the corporate ladder, exercise […]
A Mile in her shoes: Turn up your leg workout by wearing heels
Classes like Heel Hop, Stiletto Fitness and Stiletto Strength have been popping up at fitness centers across the country. Proponents like back up dancer and inventor of Heel Hop, Kamilah (she uses only one name), swear by the classes. Podiatrists, on the other hand, are sounding the alarm. Are high heel workouts the path to […]
Treadmill vs. Elliptical
Most fitness centers offer a selection of both treadmills and elliptical machines. Both machines are good for getting in some of the American Heart Association’s recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. You can also expect some fitness gains as you get your heart rate up and maybe even your weight down. Still, especially […]
Do You Have a ‘Case of the Mondays’? Exercises to Energize Your Mind and Body!
If you’re like most, Monday seems to come faster every week, and the weekend seems to whiz by in a heartbeat. But no matter how busy your week may be, there it is: your ‘case of the Mondays’ has come on full force—leading you to be preoccupied with how much fun you had last Saturday […]
How to Use a Treadmill to Train for Outdoor Running
The treadmill can be a runner’s best friend. It can help you stay on track in inclement weather, during travel or in unsafe running conditions. The treadmill is also great for rehabbing after an injury. Still, the treadmill has its limits. Running outside gives you differences in resistance, terrain and scenery that you have to […]
Fearing the Weight Room? Here’s How to Dominate It!
Trust us—the weight room is not nearly as intimidating as you’re making it out to be. Have you been ditching it (because you don’t know where to begin?) instead of dominating it? Here’s your cheat sheet to getting started…one weight at a time. Make It Slow and Steady Take a look at the men and […]
Maximizing the 30 minute workout
It is possible to get in a really good workout, even if you don’t have endless time on your hands. Here are some tips to make the most of your time. Use them and see how easy it can be to make room for exercise in an already crowded schedule. Work harder Adding intervals […]
Lift, Curl, Smile, Repeat: How to Boost Your Confidence with Weight Training!
Strength training just three times a week builds body confidence. It takes about that much training over just a few weeks to start seeing results. Weight training helps you look better as well as feel better both physically and emotionally. That’s a powerful combination for confidence because, let’s face it, when you look better and […]
More for the Mind: Boost Your Memory in Just 30 Minutes a Day!
Every day, you’re responsible for dozens of tasks, and people hold you accountable to fulfill your promises and get them to where they need to be. Running errands, completing projects on time and coming up with idea after idea for your boss is just one of the many expectations you have to fulfill. So, why […]
