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 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 are using … [Read more...]
Exercise How-to
7 Things to Know About Strength Training
Strength Training Builds Strong Muscles Most people do strength training to improve their aesthetic appearance and create a ‘toned’ physique. Anyone who spends any time in a weight room probably enjoys the opportunity to ‘flex’ their sculpted muscles. What good is spending hours in the gym if you can’t show off the results of the hard work? The perception is that large muscles … [Read more...]
6 Exercises to Torch Your Glutes!
Recently as I was scrolling Instagram, I noticed a common theme among many of the fitness posts - an emphasis on training the posterior chain muscles responsible for extending the hip otherwise known as the glutes or what many simply call the booty. If you want to know the most effective exercises that can help you to strengthen (which results in better definition) one of the … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of Using Foam Rollers
Stretching is sooo 20th century, walk into almost any modern fitness facility, go to the designated stretch area and you will most likely see people spread across the floor rolling on top of tubes. The fitness world can be full of gimmicks and fads and while lying on a tube certainly resembles a fad, however, when it comes to providing a specific benefit these tubes, more … [Read more...]
6 Ways Exercise Can Change the Way you Feel
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you're not firing on all cylinders? You hit every traffic light, you get stuck behind the one person who has never been to Starbucks and needs to ask about the difference between a latte and a cafe mocha. And despite your usual sunny and charming disposition you feel like 'meh.' Even with a positive outlook of always … [Read more...]