A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
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5 Items to Brighten up Nighttime Workouts
Fall is finally here! With the changes in temperature, most fitness fanatics will start moving their exercises outdoors, adding park bench climbers and other fun nighttime workouts to their regimens. There are many benefits to taking your workout beyond the… read more
Should You Wear Underwear When You Workout?
When it comes to wearing underwear while exercising, there seem to be a number of different opinions out there. Some feel that wearing underwear is truly bothersome, as they tend to shift during a workout. Others find the idea of… 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
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
Indoor Workouts to Beat the Heat
There is no time like the present to move start an indoor exercise regime! Summer in Florida can be described by 2 words: rainy and humid. And often we want to avoid the heat altogether and ditch the outdoor workouts.… read more
Bhakti Sharma, Open Water Swimming Champion
“Swimming has been a way for me to get close to myself,” says 30-year old Bhakti Sharma, a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida and a record-holding open water swimmer, holding the record for being the youngest to swim… read more
Q&A with a beach Lifeguard
Todd Rapp’s career as a lifeguard started at a water park in 1994. Today, 26 years later, he is a firefighter and part-time beach lifeguard in Vero Beach, Florida. What do you love about being a lifeguard? The lifestyle of… read more
Indoor Workouts to Beat the Heat
Summer in Florida can be described by 2 words: rainy and humid. And often we want to avoid the heat altogether and ditch the outdoor workouts. Good news is that there are numerous ways to stay active while staying in… 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