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...
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...
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...
During this time of year, many people forget their fitness over the holidays. They allow those extra activities to eat away at their exercise time. But maintaining your fitness routine is important. Why is it so important? Remember, the human body is made for...
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:...
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...
Just because it's cold out doesn't mean no exercise. Now is not the time to waste all those exercise gains you have made over the prior months. Time to layer up or hit the gym. Whether you are a gym goer or not there are always options for exercise. Yes, it may be...
It’s January, so everyone must share their perspectives on health/fitness and tell you how/why you must begin to exercise this year. Why must you/we/us wait until the turn of a calendar year to begin to exercise? It’s silly that we make these “resolutions” to be or do...
As we begin a new year, many folks “plan” to start the year off right. They plan to eat better, exercise more, read vs watch tv, etc. Many have a plan, but far fewer succeed. Why is that? There are many reasons that a person may not achieve their intended goal....
Now that we are about 1 month into the year, are you on track with the goals you set for yourself this year? Remember it takes about 6 weeks to create a new habit or routine. Also know that most people let go of their resolutions during this time frame. Change is...