Are you someone who’d never combine the words “exercise” and “fun” in the same sentence? You’re not alone. The health club industry has worked hard to come up with something new and exciting to engage and motivate people to exercise, and group exercise classes are no exception. You might have heard of Virtual Reality Cycling […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics are nearly upon us. It’s a time when the country unites to watch and cheer for the athletes. We’re inspired by their dedication to their sports, their talents and their competitive spirit. Watching these athletes can motivate us, whether in competitive sports or self-improvement. Thinking about what you want is actually […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer offers many opportunities for staying active. Be aware, however: Changing schedules also could present challenges to keeping your fitness routine on […]
The most popular form of a triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running performed with immediate transitions between each activity. Triathletes compete for the fastest overall time. This three-sport concept dates back as far as the 1920s, when the three disciplines were running, biking and canoing. The first triathlon as we know them today was held […]
What if you could find a piece of exercise equipment that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — a total body workout, in fact. There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a few years ago, rowing machines could be […]
There are many reasons people work out, but finding the reason you work out is what really matters. The benefits of daily exercise and a healthy lifestyle are numerous. But why should you exercise? What’s important to you? There’s an underlying reason, so take a moment to find out what that reason is for you. […]
Think about the age-old question: How do you eat an elephant? Now think about the answer: One bite at a time. Some things in life can seem overwhelming considered as a whole component. Breaking things down into small steps to achieve, change or address something is much easier in bite-size pieces. This same approach holds […]
With New Year’s resolutions perched on our shoulders, we can try to ignore them, shrug them off or embrace their presence. We often take the path of least resistance when it comes to doing something we perceive as uncomfortable or a change in our lifestyles. We do this through excuses. There are many good reasons […]
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) compiles a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year. As with any business, trends are determined by the people who use the products and services. What’s great about the fitness industry is that it not only offers new ideas on staying […]
Procrastination — a term with which I’m all too familiar. Consider this column, for example. I’ve had weeks to write it. But here I am again, a day past deadline. I’m hardly alone in this syndrome of self-inflicted worry. Although there are many areas of life one can “put off,” the one that stands out […]