If you want to build muscle, you lift weights. But what if you want to boost bone density, improve balance and stability, build confidence, and sleep better? Then you should also lift weights. That’s because strength training builds so much more than muscle. And that’s true no matter how old you are. Building Strong Muscles […]
If you could improve your balance, strengthen your bones, get better sleep, help your heart, and look and feel better, would you be skeptical? It’s not a magic pill – this is what happens with regular strength training. Some people find the idea of strength training intimidating, or assume you need some base level of fitness […]
Here’s a startling statistic – according to the World Health Organization, roughly 3.2 million deaths worldwide are the result of insufficient physical activity. It’s the worrying and predictable outcome of modern lives that have little physical activity during leisure time and sedentary behavior during domestic or occupational times. Passive modes of transportation have also increased. In […]
For many people, exercise is about looking a certain way or reaching some desirable number on a scale. Of course, there’s so much more to fitness than a socially acceptable aesthetic or a number. It’s important to remember the many benefits of exercise beyond how you look or how much you weigh. The truth is, […]
We’re edging closer to summer, which is often a cue for people to start panicking about bathing suit season. As more and more folks start thinking about “getting fit,” you can almost see the thought form in their head – should they prioritize weight lifting or cardio? Truthfully, it depends on your goal. If that goal […]
Fitness is a journey, it’s said. And it’s true. There is no final destination, but there should be signs along the way that speak to the progress you’re making. But how do you know if you’d benefit from the guidance of an expert? Simple. Here are four signs a personal trainer, like the professionals at Framework Personal […]
Warmer days are finally upon us here in northern Nevada. And with the change of season comes a little reminder. When’s the last time you changed up your workouts? Sure, there are benefits to consistency in specific aspects of your training, particularly when it comes to your schedule, but keeping things fresh is important – […]
We love studies like this! Duke University just released results from a study that underscores the real value of fitness. And it isn’t a firmer physique today. The big takeaway? The legacy effects from even moderate exercise that people enjoy decades later. Science Says… The study was a follow up to a five-year study that looked […]
If you’re making time for fitness a few times a week, watching your diet, getting enough sleep, and drinking your water, it can be frustrating when you don’t see the progress you’re hoping for. But it’s surprisingly easy to undermine yourself with bad habits that you don’t actually realize are so troublesome. It’s wonderful to […]
It may seem counterintuitive, but for healthy moms-to-be with low-risk pregnancies, staying active can make for a great pregnancy. While any fitness regimen needs to be cleared with your OB first, many pregnant women find that safe, effective strength training that’s been appropriately scaled to accommodate a growing belly makes them feel great. Here are three benefits of strength training […]