We have become an ‘on demand’ society that wants what we want when we want it, which is usually NOW. This is especially true when it comes to getting results from exercise and workout programs. No one likes wasting time yet when it comes to their fitness programs I see a LOT of people not making the most out of their time in the gym because they may be using the wrong number of … [Read more...]
Top New Fitness & Exercise Products at IHRSA 2017
“Beware the ides of March,” was a warning delivered by a soothsayer to Julius Caesar in the Shakespeare play about the Roman emperor. The term ides does not mean a specific date but can be translated as the middle of the month. Caesar was indeed assassinated on the ides of March proving the prophet right. Flash forward to the 21st century in general and the fitness industry … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to do Your Cardio
Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardiorespiratory exercise that can be found in most fitness facilities. We know that along with resistance training to develop muscular strength and flexibility training to improve joint motion that cardiorespiratory exercise is one of the key components of … [Read more...]
Vertical Core Training – Why it’s good for you!
Do you want to know the most effective strategy for core training? Do it from a standing position! Let me ask you a question: how do you feel when you’re lying down? Does your energy go up or do you find yourself getting drowsy and ready to fall asleep? The chances lying down makes you calm and relaxed. Did you know that when the body is lying horizontal that it’s a … [Read more...]
Exercise, Fitness & Pregnancy
Okay, first things first, I’m a guy. Let me add a little more info, I’m a father with two young kids and someone who makes a living teaching exercise science so me writing about exercising during pregnancy comes from the point of view of having watched my wife go through it two times and having done the research to teach others how pregnancy changes a woman’s response to … [Read more...]