The Language of Fitness Every subculture has its own terminology and the world of fitness is no different. Not long ago complaining about HIIT workouts would have only be relevant to boxers; however thanks to the explosive popularity of high intensity exercise programs, fitness enthusiasts know that HIIT is an acronym for High Intensity Interval Training. The anecdotal … [Read more...]
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...]
Fitness Goals for the New Year
The Annual Fitness Ritual There is an annual ritual that takes place every time the calendar makes the impending transition from one year to the next, that of making resolutions and setting goals for practicing healthier behaviors in the new year. It’s almost certain that the calendar will flip from December to January, however what is not guaranteed is whether you will … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts
Gift Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts Yes, the Holiday season is upon us which means two very important things: a chance to slow down from the usual frantic pace of life to spend time with loved ones and close family AND the insanity of 2020 is almost behind us. This has definitely been one of the craziest, most hectic years in anyone’s lifetime, BUT the good news is that it's … [Read more...]
7 Reasons HIIT is So Effective
What is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a system of exercise with repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity intervals followed by lower intensity intervals for recovery. In general, HIIT training calls for challenging exercises such as sprints (whether on a bicycle or running) for short time frames lasting from 10-to-45 seconds. On a 1-10 scale of … [Read more...]
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