Improving your fitness is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people make the commitment by investing in a personal trainer. That’s a smart idea, assuming that you can find the right trainer for the job. Here’s how you can ensure that you’re making a solid investment and avoid throwing money away on something that just […]
If you’re like a lot of people, you may have overdone it a bit on the merrymaking this holiday season. Improved fitness is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions for that very reason, and plenty of gyms see their memberships increase dramatically in January, only to return to its usual attendance as early […]
It’s the final countdown to the highlight of the holidays – Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Between parties, last-minute shopping, cookie exchanges and budgeting, sticking to your fitness routine during this frenzied time of year can be close to impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are three ways to manage fitness over the […]
One of the most amazing things about exercise is that it’s never too late to begin. Studies have shown incredible results when people in their mid to late sixties change their completely sedentary lifestyle by adding daily walks of one mile in distance, which slashed their risk of all death by all causes, including cancer, […]
Between the rich food (and so much of it!), the family obligations and all that traveling, it can be tough to factor for fitness over the holidays. Pair that with New Year’s Resolutions, and it’s no wonder that gyms get busy come early January. If staying on track in November and December is hard for you, […]
Sticking to a consistent fitness routine can be hard for us all. Sometimes it’s an illness or an injury that gets in our way, or maybe we’re just lacking motivation. Sometimes, it’s a scheduling conflict and there’s just no way to squeeze in that workout. But regardless of why you aren’t consistently training, there are […]
The importance of exercise technique is a much-discussed topic, especially within the context of fitness, form and function, but the truth is actually quite simple. It all boils down to the mechanics – that’s why exercise technique is so important. The Mechanics of Exercise Technique It’s a simple equation – the farther a body moves away […]
It wasn’t so long ago that personal trainers were something reserved for celebrities and professional athletes. Today, fitness centers and gyms the world over have personal trainers on the payroll, which brings its own can of worms. But when you find the right personal trainer, someone who offers exactly the mix of professional support, guidance and […]
Whether you’re coming back from some time off at the gym or you’re getting started for the first time, you’re making a great choice for your health. Not only will you enjoy positive side effects like more energy, better quality of sleep and an improved mental state, you’ll also grow or maintain muscle mass and […]
When it comes to the benefits of exercise, it really is never too late to start – and that’s something we’ve known for years. A 2003 study tracked close to 10,000 women, aged at least 66 when the study began, for more than a decade. Those who changed their non-existent exercise routine to include just […]