Health clubs have been around since the mid-1800s. People discovered clubs could and would become a powerful tool in achieving health and wellness. Joining and using a fitness facility offers many benefits, including instruction, motivation, socialization and variety, There are pros and cons to exercising in a health club setting. It all depends on you […]
By one estimate, the average American gains between 5 pounds and 9 pounds during a holiday season that begins at Halloween and continues through the new year. It’s not an easy time to keep the pounds off. Why? People eat more and exercise less, which results in weight gain, Moreover, people tend to put off […]
It’s been said we’re a society that loves to be rewarded. We want to be rewarded for everything. Whether it’s credit card rewards, fuel points or discounts, reinforcements motivate us to make purchasing decisions. Let’s talk about what rewards you could achieve through living a healthy lifestyle. Decide what your wants, needs and […]
Fall can be a season when exercise routines waiver. It’s no longer summer, but not yet winter. It’s too cold to continue with many of the summer activities you enjoy. You could even become a little blue with the realization summer and your favorite activities are over for a while. Still, fall brings with it […]
What if I told you there was an exercise machine that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — in other words, a total body workout? You’d probably say, “Tell me more.” There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a […]
It’s natural to compare ourselves to others. We know we shouldn’t do it. But we do — almost every day in some form. Comparison is a double-edged sword. While comparison can serve as a source of motivation, it also can be destructive. As Theodore Roosevelt said: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Many forms of […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Aah … it’s finally here. When most of us think of summer, we think about outdoor fun and a chance to kick back. Beware, though: Changing schedules also could make it more difficult to keep your fitness routine on track. So what can you do […]
Understanding your unique personality helps you enjoy success in your career, your relationships and even your fitness. Physical activity is an expression of personal choices and comfort. Health and fitness goals are easier to achieve when they fall into your natural style. Identifying activities you enjoy makes it easier to reach fitness goals. Performing activities […]
Developed by the Navy’s elite special operations forces, suspension training offers body weight exercises that develop balance, flexibility, strength and core stability. Suspension training equipment consists of straps securely anchored to a bar. The straps can be adjusted to accommodate an individual’s height as well as different exercises. Suspension training offers advantages over traditional weight […]
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. Often made of cast iron or steel, this weight originated in Russia in the 18th century. It wasn’t originally used for exercise, but rather for weighing crops. A century later, […]