Exercise is THE Fountain of Youth; part I Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Let’s face it, growing older is inevitable. Rather than simply sitting back and letting the aging process take its toll, exercise can reduce the effects of aging and actually be the secret to the ever elusive fountain of youth. Here are … [Read more...]
TRX Suspension Trainer
To be perfectly honest when this product first hit the market in the mid-2000s my initial reaction was, “Meh.” From a distance it doesn’t the idea of hanging off of a set of handles was a bit of a head-scratcher but the first time I actually head on to the TRX Suspension Trainer and did some exercises it immediately made sense. The TRX Suspension Trainer was develop by … [Read more...]
SKLZ SpeedSac
Pulling a weighted sled can be an effective way to increase acceleration speed. One challenge of many traditional sleds is that they can be loaded with a lot of weight, however research suggests that approximately 10% of bodyweight is most effective for creating an overload that can result in faster acceleration times. Using a traditional sled is great for increasing strength … [Read more...]
Welcome to our new site
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! Pete McCall Fitness partnered with Pixel Me Pink San Diego Web Design to create a new online presence where you can: stay up to date on all of our happenings via our blog check out our product reviews watch our podcasts Take a look around and make sure to contact usfor any of your fitness needs! … [Read more...]
Defining Fitness Part I
If you were born between the years of 1964 and 1980 then you’re a member of Generation X (probably the last generation to know what it’s like to grow up playing outside). When we were young, exercise came naturally - we simply went outside and played. For many of us our parents simply said: “be back by supper-time,” or “be back before dark,” and off we went. It didn’t matter … [Read more...]