Category: Fitness

Fitness

Training vs. Exercise

With a well thought out goal, a trainer and a client can structure the workout in a way that works towards that goal. This is what is defined as training; it’s the act of working out with a purpose. Each workout therefore has a defined reason for happening and can be set up to act as one step in a multi-step process on the way towards succeeding at the goal.

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Fitness

ACSM Guidelines for Physical Activity

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week OR 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week.  If you don’t have time for longer

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The Need for Speed

Who doesn’t want to be faster? Whether you’re an avid racer or just starting out, these tips will help improve your performance and help you reach your personal best. Make

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Oh, Obliques!

Everyone talks about wanting a six-pack (and not the kind you drink), but abdominal muscles are a lot more than the rectus abdominis, the largest, and best-known line of muscle

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Progressive Overload

You’ve been on Instagram or Facebook and seen people post infographics such as The 30-day Squat Challenge or The Ultimate Chest Workout Guide and thought “let’s give this a try.”

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What is Corrective Exercise?

Did you know that muscular imbalances and movement impairments can cause pain and increase the risk of injury? This type of neuromuscular dysfunction isn’t necessarily at neurological disease. It typically

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Progressive Overload

You’ve been on Instagram or Facebook and seen people post infographics such as The 30-day Squat Challenge or The Ultimate Chest Workout Guide and thought let’s give this a try.

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Benefits of Tai Chi

There are many physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual benefits tied to the practice of Tai Chi.  Tai Chi has made a long journey from a combat art to a

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Cardio Dance

Cardio Dance does so much for you! As you move your body in all directions, taking up to 7,000 steps per class, you receive benefits from head to toe. With

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