If you have been diagnosed with or think you have arthritis, it is time to exercise. Many folks hear arthritis and think exercise is bad or will cause pain. Yes, there is the potential for pain with exercise, BUT if done properly it should not hurt. In fact, exercise...
Exercise
Staying on Track with your Exercise Goals
Are you staying on track with your exercise goals this year? Like many you may have made/set exercise goals. Too often though, within 1-2 months many people fall off their plan. They find it hard to keep their time blocked for exercise. Too many will find just about...
Is an Injury Stopping You from Exercising
Is an injury stopping you from exercising as you would like? Are you having difficulty getting started with a new program due to some ache or pain? Are you nervous that exercising may cause pain? If you answered YES to any of those questions, then it is time to do...
How Much Exercise is Enough (for weight loss)
For those new to exercise, they wonder just how much exercise is enough (for weight loss)? The reality is that to best achieve exercise/fitness goals a person needs to tailor their program specifically to those goals. You need to train your body specifically for...
Starting a New Exercise Program
With the arrival of the new year, many are thinking of starting a new exercise program. Losing weight and getting in better shape are often the key goals for most. Should you be focused on cardio or strength training? Or what about group fitness classes? Many are...
Dealing with holiday stress
Dealing with holiday stress can be quite an issue for many at this time of year. Many find November through mid-January to be a major problem for them. All the hard work put in during the other 10 months of the year goes right out the window. People stop exercising,...
Nutritional strategies that maximize workout performance and recovery
Nutrition is important for many reasons, especially if a person is or will be exercising. Whether an athlete or not, proper nutrition is necessary to maximize the benefits of your workout. In addition to making sure you are fueled properly for exercise, just as...
Strength Training as You Age
As we get older, staying active and strong becomes even more important, but it also requires a smarter approach. Strength training can do wonders for maintaining muscle, bone strength, and overall function, but there are other things to consider, including balance,...
Exercising in the summer heat
The summer heat and humidity can take a toll on those working out. Excessive sweating, sunburn, and nausea can all happen with vigorous activity in the heat. Thus, exercising in the summer heat should be done with a bit of caution. Common heat related issues include:...
Limit Your Strength Loss
Are you over the age of 40 and looking to limit your strength loss? If you are someone looking to maintain an active lifestyle then the answer is probably YES. Even if you only want to remain status quo…the answer is a resounding YES. It is vital to maintain your...
