Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, this training plan provides four levels of intensity to choose from. It’s great for starting a new regimen, maintaining fitness during travel, or for reduced-intensity workouts as you gear up for a more intense regimen. Improve heart health, build your core, and increase strength – all in …
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Choosing a Gym…A 6-Point Checklist
December is here, and as another year winds down, motivation for most is at its lowest point. A combination of colder temperatures, fatigue from participating in school activities, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and the desire to take part in the family tradition of great food for the holidays can simply drain …
Two Simple Rules for a Healthy Lifestyle
As a society, we’re always searching for the ‘shorter’, ‘quicker’, ‘more efficient’, and ‘most direct.’ This holds true in the realm of heath and fitness too. We’ve gone from an hour a day to six-minute workouts. The questions then, are these: How much is enough and what should I do? In determining how much exercise …
The Minimalist Guide to Fitness
The Takeaway: If it’s difficult for you to find time for exercise, focus on these three rules to take care of your body as best you can: If there’s no time for a workout, at least stretch your muscles. When exercising several times a week, even if only for a few minutes, make cardio the …
Marathon Finisher…Your Post-Event Recovery Guide
As competitors, it’s normal to get fixated on the finish line of a race. After weeks of brutal pavement pounding, the last thought in a runner’s mind is what to do once this test of endurance is over. However, it still doesn’t hurt to know some recovery tips for the calorie burning mayhem the body …