Burn Fat… FAST? Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL Burning fat does not happen fast, it is a slow and steady race and you have to be patient and work for it each and everyday. Advertisers tell us that we can become slim quick, that we can blast the belly, achieve a trim physique quickly, …
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How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die
How to Exercise Outdoors in the Summer and Not Die Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Exercising outdoors during the hottest days of summer can be difficult and dangerous, but it can also be fun if your smart about your training. The excessive temperatures and high humidity can lead to heat exhaustion and heat …
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Knee Pain, Exercising, and How To Do Both!
Knee Pain, Exercising, and How To Do Both! Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT Do you love being in the water? Does knee pain stop you from working out regularly? Well now you can take your workouts with you to the pool and exercise pain free! Knee osteoarthritis can affect as much as 13% of …
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Crunches vs. Planks
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 …
If You Have Time To Workout, You Have Time To Stretch
If You Have Time To Workout, You Have Time To Stretch Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Stretching is often overlooked as a valuable component to any fitness program. Stretching can help combat pain, fatigue, poor posture, and improve strength and overall fitness. If you have time to exercise then you have time to stretch! After …
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Get Fit with HIIT
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, has many been shown to be an effective form of exercise with many benefits. For all you busy bodies out there, HIIT training burns a lot of calories in a short amount of time. It also helps develop quickness, speed, and endurance, …
Bulletproof Balance
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Balance training is often an overlooked component in many exercise programs, however it must not be ignored. The benefits of building better balance include: less likelihood of age related falls, enhanced coordination during exercise, greater body awareness, and a stronger core…to name a few. Balance can be challenging and sometimes …
Back Pain?
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NASM-CPT In the past if we injured our back it was encouraged to do no exercising, or lifting, and just rest for a couple of weeks until the pain is reduced. As more research is produced we are finding out that inactivity is one of the worst things you can …
What is the Big Deal About Exercise?
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT The benefits of exercise go way beyond weight management and changing your body composition, although these are both a plus! Moderate intensities of daily exercise can help to regulate blood sugar, decrease anxiety, improve circulation, improve strength, increase energy, decrease depression, improve heart health, improve bone health, decrease the risk …
Keep Exercise Fun
Contributed by: Michael Devon When you hear the word exercise, what comes to mind? Hopefully it’s a positive thought, but do you envision yourself having to run for hours on a treadmill or lifting weights everyday? That sounds mundane and unnecessary. Now, when you hear the words TRX training, calisthenics, kettlebell training, medicine balls, battle …