Have you been looking for new ways to get outside and get active? If you're searching for something different when it comes to cardio, roller skating may be the answer. As someone with knee problems, I can't go on runs.… read more
Fitness
Time for New Gear! When to Replace Your Favorite Fitness Items
Investing in quality fitness gear can help you reach your goals and may hold up longer over time. Protecting your investment with proper care and attention can also extend its shelf life. However, even the best made products need replacing… read more
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition
Food and beverage serve as fuel for the body. The types of food, quality of food, nutrients consumed, amount, and timing all work together for the perfect equation that fuels the body to complete everyday tasks as well as specific… read more
4 Tips to Get Fit in The New Year!
You know the drill - New Year’s rolls around and everyone is full of good intentions. The coming year will be better! This year I will ACTUALLY get into an exercise routine, eat more vegetables, get more sleep, insert other… read more
Get Involved With These Sports to Stay Active As You Age
We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
Find Out Why You Should Try Water Aerobics
The term water aerobics has gotten a bad rep, constantly coming off as an easy exercise performed in the shallow end of the pool. However, water aerobics applies to several different water activities that increase your breathing and heart rate… read more
Morning Workout Motivation
With the clock falling back an hour, it is time for gym motivation to spring forward. Most professionals recommend working out in the morning because it is easier to throw in the towel after a long day of work. With… read more
Tips On Finding Your Perfect Stretch
In a world where sitting has become the norm, our bodies are becoming excessively tight. This lack of mobility has caused people to develop back and neck pain at alarming rates. Although we can thank mom and dad for much… read more
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
Hold it Right There! A Guide to Isometric Exercises
Hold it right there! Just a few more seconds! If you’ve ever heard a trainer say this, you know that holding that position just a few more seconds can feel like an eternity. Why do we hold in place? What… read more
