Fitness & Exercise

*Read the original article here: https://www.jennis.com/blog/active-ideas/reset-your-exercise-routine-and-how-help-you-do-it/If you want to make a new fitness routine stick, September is ‘the’ month to do it. Sports physiologist Dr Steve Ingham, life coach Karen Perkins and Intuitive coach, Caroline Britton, explain why…If you’ve found it difficult to stick to a fitness routine amidst the chaos of summer holidays, work and catching up […]

*Read the original article here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/the-advantages-of-body-weight-exerciseAll exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent work­out, but it can also help you overcome some common excuses for avoiding exercise, like “I don’t have time to go to the […]

*Read the original article here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/psychology-workout-music/By Ferris Jabr“I dare them to find the iPod on me,” Richie Sais told the New York Times in 2007, when he was preparing to run the Marine Corps Marathon. USA Track & Field, the national governing body for distance racing, had just decided to ban athletes from using portable […]

*Read the original article here: https://my.spartan.com/en/life/training/biggest-workout-mistakesBy K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.If you’re routinely leaving puddles of sweat on the gym floor, then you have every right to expect performance gains. You should feel yourself growing stronger, see fat become muscle. If that’s not happening, then something you’re doing (or not doing) is holding you back. But […]

By Aparna Mele MDEndurance refers to your body’s physical capability to sustain an exercise for an extended period. Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of your heart and lungs to fuel your body with oxygen and refers to how well you can continuously perform a repetitive exercise or movement for an extended period, typically more than 20-30min […]

*Read the original article here: https://www.livestrong.com/article/13722039-10-minute-pilates-ab-workout/By Ferozan Mast | Reviewed by K. Aleisha Fetters, CSCSPilates is a verified ab-builder, this we know. But what might come as a surprise is just how little time it takes to strengthen and sculpt your core with Pilates. All you really need is about 10 minutes a day, thanks […]

By Aparna Mele, MDBalance training is an important but often-neglected skill, one that impacts both longevity and quality of life, starting around age 40. Balance is defined as the ability to control one’s body in space, distributing weight evenly in a way that allows a person to remain upright. Balance is divided into two types. […]

By Aparna Mele, MDFailing to properly stretch is a massive mistake. When done correctly, stretching helps us improve our range of motion, flexibility, and recovery time. For anyone serious about their fitness, stretching is non-negotiable, both before and after any kind of workout, from weightlifting and gymnastics to basketball and hockey. It improves performance in […]

By Aparna Mele MDWhat Is Plyometrics?Plyometrics is a type of exercise training that uses speed and force of different movements to build muscle power. Plyometric exercises not only help you build strength, but explosiveness (or power), speed, and agility, too. Those last three perks don’t come from strength training alone, so incorporating these challenging fit moves […]

By: Maria Alcoke, web & graphic designer, personal-growth junkie and fitness-enthusiast What does strong and well-fed mean to you? To me, it represents confidence, feeling good in your skin, and being satisfied. You know that feeling, after a really good workout, or a great meal, or after quality time with loved ones? You just feel […]

By Matt Quinn, Marketing Assistant (https://theworkoutdigest.com/) Introduction: Working Out From Home New year, new you – right? We are as sick as hearing this phrase as the rest of the world, but it does ring true for some people. While the new year’s phrase has become somewhat of a joke in recent years, if you stick […]

By Aparna Mele Sculpting a strong booty to fill out your favorite pair of jeans shouldn’t be the only goal. The major muscle group (made up of the dream team- your gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) is a key player in explosive movements like jumping and sprinting. A strong butt can also help relieve low […]

By Aparna Mele, MD You do not necessarily need complex and expensive gym equipment to get a good workout. You may not even have to leave your home! When it comes to easy at-home fitness, nothing could be easier than a stairs workout. You only need a set of stairs and a motivated attitude to get a […]

By Aparna Mele If you step into a functional fitness gym, you might see workouts of the day labelled EMOM. No, this doesn’t refer to an electronic mother! EMOM (which stands for every minute on the minute) is a type of interval workout where the goal is to perform a specific task at the start […]

By Tim Shores, Trainer at Healthy U Fitness In most endeavors, the most difficult step is the initial one. Starting a business, moving to a new city, and yes, starting an exercise program. All activities in life are easier once the “movementum” has been created and a habit is formed. However, much like a river […]

By Aparna Mele, MD Exercise has widespread and far-reaching effects on the body, and not just in the ways you think. You may be aiming for that six pack or getting to your goal weight, but focusing on these appearance-based measures can actually be defeating and self-sabotaging.  A study published in the Journal of Health […]

By Aparna Mele, MD There are many benefits to regular physical activity. Add brain health to them! One study conducted at the Mayo Clinic showed that people who regularly engaged in moderate exercise five or six times per week later in life reduced their risk of mild cognitive impairment by 32 percent compared with more […]

By Matilda Davies Most healthy adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise of 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. Exercise fights stress, anxiety, and depression, can help you get better sleep, boost your heart health, improve brain function, build muscle strength and definition, maintain a healthy weight, and even reduce […]

Contributed by Michael Nash from My Fitness Boutique Our greatest intentions to go to the gym regularly can be obstructed by a lack of free time or the growing cost of gym memberships. If your gym plans hit a brick wall and remain unfulfilled, why not try these 30-minute high-intensity workouts at home? No need […]

By Aparna Mele Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, does not necessarily have to mean leave your fitness goals behind.  It is true that when it comes to reaching your fitness goals, consistency is always crucial to success. Still, while travel workouts are obviously great if you can fit them in, don’t stress about taking […]

By Aparna Mele Boot camp workouts come in all forms theses days, from bridal themed boot camps for toning people up for their nuptials, to military style varieties to increase fitness prowess. Some emphasize cardio and aerobic fitness, while others focus on strength training or weight loss. All, however, share certain features that include serial […]

By Aparna Mele Not all training needs to happen in a gym. Many of us can get a phenomenal workout in the great outdoors.  Life is full of stressors that chip away at us every day and that our bodies have to absorb:  non-stop technology, the work-life imbalance, stressful social interactions and home situations. Even […]

by: Debbie Stiller, Director of Wellness and Aquatics / Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex A friend of mine just asked my opinion on wearable fitness trackers. She wonders if seeing that thing on her wrist will motivate her to move.  She is wondering if it will make her more accountable … more able to stick […]

By Marc Cuzzuppe Co-founder and Managing Member of ALPHA AESTHETICS, LLC The concept of happiness is one of great debate. There is a commonly held belief that our experience is determined by our outside world. The flip side to this coin is the idea that money can’t buy happiness and that we create our own […]