It’s no secret: To keep healthy, we must move every day. Movement strengthens our muscles — including our hearts. Did you know the heart is the only muscle that never stops working? Cardio exercise keeps the heart strong. Learning what cardiovascular exercise is and why it’s important is the first step. From there, you can […]
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, vacations 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 […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can disrupt our fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane or staying in hotels or with family, you can keep fitness a part of each day. Here are a few tips to help make your vacations more fitness-friendly. Sitting in a car for a few or many […]
Most people are familiar with one-on-one fitness training sessions. These sessions are available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what’s changed might surprise you. Crossroads Fitness Centers in Grand Junction is an industry leader in small group personal training. Although the concept seems to have only recently hit the market, we’ve been […]
What if 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 few years ago, […]
Think of the movements you go through every day: getting into and out of your car, reaching for an item on the top shelf at the grocery store or bending down to pick up a child. Most of the time, we don’t even think about these movements — until, that is, we can’t do them […]
Every year for the last 16 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has compiled a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year. As with any industry, trends are established by the people who use the products and services. What’s great about the fitness industry, though, is trends offer […]
We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of making resolutions. It seems Jan. 1 has become the day when we compile our lists and proclaim this will be the year we change our lives for the better. Losing weight, breaking bad habits and saving money usually top the lists. Will this year’s list […]
It’s estimated the average American gains between 5 pounds and 9 pounds of weight between Halloween and 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 with Halloween. You stockpile bags of […]
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 goals. Living a healthy lifestyle has become a priority for many people, but they lack the direction and guidance they […]