Many runners are always aiming to improve. Whether it’s time or distance, or preparing for that big race, there is always that next goal they have in mind. Sometimes, injuries and overall strength can impede the potential goal of a runner. Cross-training can help improve your running and help you hit your goals sooner and without injury. Even if you [...]
Spring is upon us and along with warmer weather, it’s also a great time to clean out the cobwebs and get rid of things that are no longer serving us, including that not-so-healthy lifestyle. Incorporating physical activity into each day is important to an overall healthy lifestyle, but don’t feel daunted! Physical activity is classified as anything that makes you [...]
Get Toned and Sculpted As the days get longer and the sleeves get shorter... it's ARMS season baby! Here's an added little "finisher" workout for you to tax those arms. Use this after a full body workout or simply as a quickie when you want to burn a few extra calories and focus on your arms. Follow along with one [...]
Typically, the desire to get in shape is enough motivation to start thinking about getting back into a workout routine or bring your workout to the next level. But often folks don’t know where to begin or they lack the motivation to stick with their plan for a long period of time. Enter group training! Working out in a group [...]
Have you ever noticed that some days you barrel through your workout class and feel like a rock star while other days you are staring at your watch, begging for it to be over? The difference is usually what you ate beforehand. Your pre-workout meal provides the energy to fuel you and can make or break your workout. About 70 [...]
Physical fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a lifestyle that, like anything else you want to last long term, needs regular maintenance to stay at peak performance. If you’ve fallen off the fitness wagon and are looking for a positive change, it can feel a little daunting to try and get back into the habit. Many of us [...]
Last week, we looked at three common myths that if followed, could derail your weight loss success. This week, we are rounding out the list with the final two myths. If losing weight, and keeping it off, is on your list of goals, we want to help arm you with as much information as we can to set you up [...]
Cardio without the boring treadmill! 5 minute HIIT style workouts are fantastic fat burning workouts. Here's an added little "finisher" workout that will use every muscle in your body - in just 5 minutes! Use this after a full body workout or simply as a quickie when you really want to maximize calorie burning. Follow along with one of our [...]
Anyone who has tried to slim down can tell you there’s no simple solution for shedding pounds. But drastic steps, like eliminating whole food groups, aren’t a healthy way to lose weight. They’re also not an effective long-term solution for keeping weight gain at bay. Instant gratification myths may result in modest weight loss in the short term, but they're [...]
Many of us are bothered by a little too much padding on our hips, thighs and belly, and unfortunately, targeting those areas by spot-reducing isn’t possible. When you gain weight, fat is stored all over your body, but certain areas are prone to store more fat than others. For some it’s the hips or butt. For others, it’s right smack [...]