It’s estimated the average American gains between 5 pounds and 9 pounds during the holiday season. This begins at Halloween and continues until the New Year. It’s not an easy time to keep pounds off. Why? People eat more and exercise less, which results in weight gain. It’s as simple as that. It all starts […]
You don’t have to look very hard to see that pink is in the air. Walk into any store and you’ll find everything from pink cupcakes to pink-colored hair spray cans. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Zumba Party in Pink charity events are just one of those amazing events in our community that […]
Kettlebells might seem like a new fitness trend, but the concept is actually centuries old. This funny shaped weight resembles a cannonball with a handle and is often made of cast iron or steel. Kettlebells originated in Russia in the 1700s — although it wasn’t originally used for exercise, but rather for weighing crops. Kettlebells […]
It used to be only Hollywood celebrities who attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels and income brackets hire personal trainers to help them meet their fitness goals. While a healthy lifestyle has become a top priority for many people, they lack the direction and guidance […]
The key to cardiovascular exercise is keeping the heart pumping. Many times we only think of cardio as stepping on a treadmill or going for a run. In fact, cardiovascular exercise is any movement that gets your heart pumping and raises your heart rate. Our bodies were made to move. That’s why the list of […]
Fitness bands are the new fitness craze. Fitness bands measure not only steps, but also heart rate, calories burned and sleep quality. While different models offer different features, the one common trait is the ability to create awareness of our physical activity and inspire us to make healthy changes. By learning what some of the […]
Most people are familiar with the term one-on-one personal training sessions. These sessions are available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what has changed could surprise you: the increased popularity of small group personal training. Although it seems to really have hit the market recently, we’ve been offering small group personal training at […]
In the quest for a high quality of life and independent living, consistent strength training is a pathway that leads us to that goal. Did you know that adults lose 5 pounds to 7 pounds of muscle mass every decade after age 20? Consequently, strength training is important for everyone at every age. But strength […]
To keep healthy, we must get our bodies moving every day. This movement strengthens our muscles, including our heart. Did you know the heart muscle is the only muscle that never stops working? Cardio exercise keeps the heart strong. Learning what cardio exercise is and why it’s important is the first step. From there, you […]
Most people are familiar with the concept of the one-on-one training sessions available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what has changed might surprise you. Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction is an industry leader in the field of small group personal training. Although it seems as though it just hit the market, we’ve […]