Exercise is stress. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, cycling, swimming, doing bodyweight exercises or simply going for a vigorous walk, exercise is an imposed stress for the purpose of initiating changes in the body. It’s important to understand that exercise is the process of applying a stress, giving the body the time and ability to adapt to that stress is the … [Read more...]
6 Ways Measuring Exercise Heart Rate Leads to Workout Results
We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears; as Goldilocks rummaged through their house she found that poppa bear’s porridge was too hot, momma bear’s was too cold but that baby bear’s was just right. This story is how many people approach cardiovascular exercise; some people are poppa bear and do too much high intensity exercise, others are momma bear - not working … [Read more...]
Steady State Training or High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Which Type of Cardio is Best for YOU?
When it comes to exercise High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has received a lot of attention for being a time-efficient way for working out. However, many personal trainers, strength coaches and fitness instructors know that Steady State Training (SST) is still an extremely effective way to improve aerobic efficiency which reminds me of an ongoing debate in … [Read more...]
7 Fitness Tips for How to Design your own Exercise Program
It can be difficult to know how much exercise to do to get the results you want; here's what we do know for sure: working out too hard too often, or not exercising hard enough or that frequently, will NOT lead to the changes you want. Getting results from your workout program first requires determining the proper amount of exercise for you and your fitness needs. How can you do … [Read more...]
Trigger Point Therapy GRID STK Foam Roller
There is some debate about whether myofascial release is one hundred per cent effective; what is not up for debate is that using the GRID STK Foam Roller by Trigger Point can help reduce tightness or soreness in a variety of your muscles. If you’re a fan of the TRX grid roller then you’ll love the GRID STK because it’s a hand-held foam roller that allows you to place pressure … [Read more...]
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