Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Out of the Gym Contributed by: Julia Karlstad, NSCA-CSCS,ISSA-SFN and Michael Devon, NASM-CPT An injury may slow you down, but it doesn’t have to stop you from exercising. Learn how to work around your limitations so that you can still stay healthy and fit. Of course, if it is …
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United in Wellness – UIW 5K Cardio Fun Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT The JKFITNESS Team recently participated in the United In Wellness 5K at The University of Incarnate Word on April 23rd. The race was held to benefit Haven for Hope and supplied the organization with new socks for the homeless. The JKFITNESS staff …
Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200YT Yoga For Chronic Pain & Fatigue Have you added yoga to your training regimen yet? Yoga aids in increased flexibility, stress relief, as well as several cardiovascular and strength benefits. Yoga has also been found to be beneficial for pain management, especially for those suffering with chronic pain or fatigue. …
Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AAFA-CPT Mental Benefits of Exercise Studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Get inspired to exercise with these unexpected ways that working out can benefit mental health and lead to a healthier and happier life. 1. Reduces stress: Exercise increases the concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can positively …
Understanding Recovery Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, NASM-CPT We eat, sleep, train, repeat—constantly striving to get bigger, stronger, faster or slimmer—but is there a point where too much becomes harmful? Many recognize the need for recovery after exercise, but do we understand what it takes to fully recover and whether we have actually achieved that state? We …
Crunches vs. Planks Contributed by Bethany Reynolds, CPT Are you building strength doing crunches/curl-ups? Crunches are an effective way to strengthen the muscles of your abdomen, specifically the rectus abdominis or what is known as the “six-pack” of your abs. The purpose of the rectus abdominis is to tilt the rib cage and the pelvis …
Healthy Tips for the Holidays Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, NASM-CPT The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over …
A Positive Daily Habit Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Working out provides a much needed escape from your daily obligations, concerns, and stressors. If you want to transform your body and your life, loyalty to a daily habit of some form of exercise is a must! Whether it is five minutes of body movement, an …
Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Every year JKFITNESS participates in one or more community fitness events to support a great charitable cause. In 2017, JKFITNESS will have a team in the annual Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Climb on January 28th at the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, TX. This event consists of a the …
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Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Sometimes you are so busy at home and/or running around the house with kids that it feels like you have run a marathon. You look at your FIT-BIT, pedometer or phone app to track your steps and see you still have steps to catch up on. Here are a few …
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