Time and money. Two things we often use to avoid exercise. In truth, they are just excuses. Things we tell ourselves because we aren’t willing to do what is necessary to get in shape. When people want something bad enough… read more
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Suffering From Low Back Pain? It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Signs and Take Action
BY DR. JACOB REIDY, PT AND CARTER MEYERS, PTA Low back pain is extremely common today. Generally, about 80% of people will experience low back pain during their lifetime. Low back pain can be caused by several things, including herniated… read more
Ted Talks: The Stress Solutions
Right now, my mind feels like yours. Swirling with too much to do, too much to think about, just too much. Oh, I have my to-do lists and my priorities and my plans of action, but sometimes it feels so… read more
7 of the Lamest Workout Excuses, Ever!
We’ve all made excuses to avoid working out. Even the most motivated of us have fallen prey to a lazy day. But it's important that we don't let these excuses become the norm and keep us from leading healthy lives. The following are some excuses used to avoid exercise partnered with ways to overcome… read more
How a Fitness Community Can Help You Reach Your Goals
The start of a new year often comes with renewed intentions of better health and more frequent exercise. Many people have visions of unwavering motivation and crushing workout goals but without a solid plan and commitment, the reality often falls… read more
Jump Around: Discover the Benefits of Jumping Rope
Searching for a home workout device that won’t break the bank? Look no further than the all mighty jump rope. This simple and effective tool can fit into just about any bag. It can burn more calories than walking, or… read more
How Do You Work Your Way Up to a Full Pull Up?
When I was interviewed for my first job as a personal trainer, the manager asked what I thought was a bench mark upper body exercise. It didn’t take long for me to come up with an answer. The push and… read more
Ted Talks: Game On … Or Off?
For years, my favorite weekly workout has been our old-guy pickup basketball game. Though I can get hotter than a habanero every once in a while, I am not very good (I have the vertical leap of a street curb,… read more
Gym Etiquette 101: Do You Even Lift, Bro?
I recently went to the gym to get in a solid arm workout. It wasn’t too crowded, and everyone seemed to be following the unspoken rules. Until I went to use the pull-up machine and found a man breaking a… read more
Ted Talks: Sole to Soul
On the 1–10 adventure scale (1 being snuggled in bed, 10 being an Everest attempt), I would probably rate myself at about a 4. Try new things? Yes. Do so when there is a high chance that you will plummet… read more
