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 […]
With so many fads, trends and buzzwords in the fitness industry, it can be a challenge to keep them straight. So what makes functional training different? The idea is simple. You perform exercises that mimic the actions of daily life to build strength, mobility and power – fitness for the real world. The focus isn’t on […]
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, […]
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 […]
It’s actually on your 30th birthday when things change. That’s when your body starts losing muscle mass, and it can vary between 3 and 5 percent every ten years if you aren’t working to maintain it. Weight training changes after 40, but this is what you can do about it. The Loss of Muscle Mass It’s […]
What if we told you it was possible to improve your balance, strengthen your bones, improve the quality of your sleep, benefit your heart and look and feel better, all with one kind of exercise? Strength training does all this and more. If your perception of strength training is that it’s for bodybuilders only, it’s […]
Finally, the Reno weather is cooperating and it really feels like spring! If you’ve spent the winter and the first part of our chilly spring basically hibernating and indulging, now’s the time to get back in the game. Here are five tips for spring cleaning your fitness to get ready for summer. Start Slow Before […]
There was a time when mothers-to-be were told physical exertion was a bad thing. Today, we know that strength training during pregnancy can have wonderful benefits for both mom and baby. Of course, any fitness regimen needs to be cleared with your OB first. But in general, healthy women with low-risk pregnancies will find these […]
Last week, we wrote about the benefits of personal training for senior citizens. One of those benefits relates to strength training, a wonderful activity for older adults. But the truth is, you don’t have to be in your golden years to benefit from regular resistance training. Here are five reasons we should all strength train. […]