Purpose of an ice bath vs ice wrap after exercise
Ice therapy or cryotherapy is an effective method for workout recovery, injury prevention and pain relief. If you have ever had swelling or pain after exercise you have probably tried an ice wrap. An ice bath does the work of an ice wrap but with a turbo-charged boost. Here’s how. Ice baths cover more surface […]
Push It Real Good: Variations on the Classic Push
Are you ready to change things up, not just in your workout, but in your life? One of the biggest benefits of a push-up focused exercise plan is its ability to make you feel (and not just look) like a lean, mean, bad-to-the-bone machine. Only got 10 minutes to really push it at the gym, […]
How best to carry heavy backpacks for health, posture and safety
As summer days dwindle and the promise of a new school year draws near, it is a good time to start thinking about back pack safety. It’s no small matter, either. A Boston University article reports that the cost of back pack related injuries tops more than $1billion annually. Use these tips to keep your […]
Halfway Gone: Checking Back on Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions
It’s August, which means that it’s hotter than it’s ever been, deadlines are mounting on your to-do list, and (just maybe) you’ve lost sight of your fitness goals from the New Year. If you were dead set on dead lifts, squats and lunges back in January, but your workout the last few months has been […]
Pull-up alternatives
Let’s just put this right out front – pull-ups are really hard. Still, they offer a number of benefits for building upper body strength, boosting heart health and fat loss. If you want the benefits but just can’t seem to do the traditional pull-up yet, here are some alternatives to try. Each of these exercises […]
Functional Fitness: Translating the Gym to Everyday Life
You may be thinking, “Is functional fitness an actual thing, or just the latest workout trend?” You’ve got a good reason to ask. These days, it seems like there is a new hot exercise plan to hit the gym every week, and some go while others stick around. So which ones are worth your time? […]
Easy, healthy on-the-go snacks
Staying on track with healthy meals and snacks is often as much about discipline as it is planning. Despite iron willpower, the combination of busyness and convenience can lead us to snacks we probably wouldn’t have chosen. These easy, healthy on the go snacks keep you ahead of the planning game. Keep them on hand […]
Get Your Pedal to the Medal: Benefits of the Cycling Workout
Does the perfect Saturday afternoon involve a bike, the outdoors and a beautiful blue sky? While a leisurely stroll on your bike is great exercise—after all, what’s better than some fresh air and pedaling at your own pace?—here’s something even better. Cycle your heart out, to boost your heart rate! Cycling has been and continues […]
Body fat and Stress: How fat Affects Your Responses to Stress
We have long known that stress can impact weight. It turns out that weight can also impact stress. Recent research has found that body fat impacts stress. According to an article published by the University of Florida, “body fat can send a signal that affects the way the brain deals with stress and metabolism. What […]
Without a Plan, You’re Wasting Time
When it comes to the gym, there’s a lot of things you’re doing right. You sweat, lunge, squat and run your heart out. And face it—the fact that you show up day after day is better than most. So, good for you! You’re well on your way to the fittest, healthiest bod you’ve ever had. […]
