Design Your Own Workout Program What does the story about Goldilocks and the three little bears have to do with fitness? It's hard to know how much exercise to do to get the results you want. The 'poppa bear' is that too much exercise could lead to overtraining. The 'mama bear' is that not enough exercise won't produce any results. The 'baby bear' is identifying the optimal … [Read more...]
Exercise How-to
6 Exercise Hacks that Produce RESULTS!
Hacking Means Taking a Shortcut The original meaning of hack is: “to cut or shape with.” (Merriam-Webster online dictionary). However hack has been redefined; hacking now means breaking into a computer network. As a result of that usage, “hack” has evolved to refer to any shortcut or time-saving measure. You exercise because you want results; here are 6 exercise hacks for the … [Read more...]
Health Club, Fitness Studio or Home?
The disruption of the fitness industry Over the past decade a number of disrupting factors have changed how the fitness industry operates; as a result, the question becomes where is the best place to exercise: a health club, fitness studio or home? Disruptive forces Technology From wearables like trackers and hear-rate monitors to streaming services that … [Read more...]
7 Things to Know About Strength Training
Strength Training Builds Strong Muscles That title is kind of a 'no duh,' but most people overlook the fact that strength training is essential for both an aesthetic appearance and to build strong muscles. Because it helps burn calories while enhancing appearance, strength training should be an essential component of any workout program. Not only that, but strength training … [Read more...]
6 Things to Know about the Optimal Number of Reps to Get Results
Results take time 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 exercise. No one likes wasting time, yet when it comes to their fitness programs, I see a LOT of people doing just that because they are using the wrong number of reps for their specific fitness goals. Here are 6 things … [Read more...]