Using the Gym to Help Address Childhood Obesity
Health care professionals have been sounding the alarm on childhood obesity in recent years. Rates have been rising as have the associated health consequences. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. What’s more, obese children have a greater likelihood of becoming obese adults. The good news is helping […]
All-In-One Workouts, Part 3: The Rowing Machine
There are some things in the world that make life just a little easier: frozen coffee drinks when it’s 100 degrees (plus) outside, touch screens, and an exercise machine that allows you to have a full body workout in one shot (and burn off those calories from those frozen coffee drinks from earlier in the […]
All-in-One Workouts, Part 2: The Turkish Get-Up
Do you have a favorite exercise? If not, you might now. The Turkish get-up, which is an exercise that can be challenging for the beginner or the athlete, is full of conditioning and endurance. Here’s what it is, what it does and how to make it work for you. If you have ever watched someone […]
All-in-One Workouts, Part 1: The Burpee
You’ve seen it done before, and maybe you’ve even done it yourself. But do you know the right way to do it? The total body exercise known as ‘the burpee’ is one of the fastest ways to improve your strength and endurance. As a bonus, they torch those calories and blast fat off of […]
Workout Safety Tips for Pregnant Moms
Most women can safely exercise during pregnancy. In fact, exercise offers a number of benefits for you and baby, too. For example, you will reduce your risk of gestational diabetes and you may have an easier time with labor and delivery. Exercise during pregnancy will give you an energy boost and help you avoid common […]
Hot Fitness Trend: Hula Hooping
So, you think hula hooping is a quasi-form of a workout? You may want to think again. Whether you take a hula hooping workout at your gym, or purchase one at your local ‘everything-in-one’ store and try it in the privacy of your own home, hula hooping isn’t for the faint. It’s a serious workout! […]
The Importance of Having a Spotter
You see them often at the gym; weightlifters and spotters working together through reps and sets. Having a spotter brings advantages that support your weight training routine in ways both big and small. If you’re on the fence about having a spotter, here are a few reasons to go for it. Spotters help you get […]
Exercises to Relieve Neck & Shoulder Tension at Your Desk
You work like a dog, because let’s face it—money doesn’t grow on trees. You put in long hours sitting at your desk typing away, brainstorming and in general, being a superstar at what you do that no one else can do in the same way. But why should your health suffer because of it? Got […]
Don’t have weights? Six easy exercises you can do anywhere
Spring is in the air and that means summer vacation season will soon be upon us. Don’t let travel keep you away from your exercise routine. Use body weight exercises to help you stay in shape without any special equipment. Try these six easy exercises you can do anywhere. Lunges This type of exercise is […]
Don’t have weights? Six easy exercises you can do anywhere
Spring is in the air and that means summer vacation season will soon be upon us. Don’t let travel keep you away from your exercise routine. Use body weight exercises to help you stay in shape without any special equipment. Try these six easy exercises you can do anywhere. Lunges This type of exercise is […]
