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...]
5 Ways Social Media Can Support YOUR Fitness Journey
What motivates you to exercise? There are two basic motivators: a desire to move towards a goal or the intent to avoid an outcome. For example, you may be motivated to exercise because you want to shave a couple of minutes off of your 10K time or be able to lift an additional 50 pounds - that is the type of motivation of moving towards a goal. However, if you’ve been advised … [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...]