If you’re putting out the effort to work out a few times a week, don’t undermine your own efforts with bad habits. More and more people right here in northern Nevada are committed to getting fit, but too many of them are going about it the wrong way. Here are four fitness mistakes you’re probably making […]
It’s officially May, so brace yourself – all those “get fit for summer!” ads and promotions are about to hit with a vengeance. Whether it’s informercials for popular – and pricey – pieces of exercise equipment or magazine ads for a supplement that promises to help you burn fat without getting off the couch, the message […]
Everyone knows that some kind of fitness plan is important for your health. The challenge comes in finding something you enjoy and then developing the determination and discipline to turn it into a habit. But if you’re starting at square one, what’s your first move? Here’s how to begin a new fitness program that you won’t […]
When it comes to recovery from alcohol or drug abuse, there is psychological and physical damage to repair. During this process, exercise can have tremendous benefits. Here are four reasons exercise is so important in recovery. Stress Relief Tension in the body comes from internal and external stressors, and movement is the best way to alleviate […]
Aesthetics aside, a strong core is an integral part of your overall strength. When you’re being active – anything from climbing into the car to squatting at the gym to walking across the room – the movements that make this happen affect your core. That means weak, inflexible core muscles can negatively impact how well you […]
If fitness is part of your lifestyle – and it should be – you probably spend time thinking about workouts, calories in and out, strength training and cardio. But there’s another important element that doesn’t get nearly as much attention, even though it can have a huge impact on your health. Here are five reasons […]
When it comes to fitness, you’ll often hear that consistency is key. So what happens when you’re sidelined by an injury or an extended illness? How do you stay fit (and sane) during injury recovery? We polled the pros at Framework Personal Training here in Reno, and here’s what they recommend. Don’t Beat Yourself Up […]
Some form of improved fitness or weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. But by February, a huge percentage of people who made that goal have already given up. There are lots of reasons for this, but it boils down to a lack of planning and no strategy. Here are six steps […]
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 […]
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 […]