by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Cardio Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips
When was the last time you did jumping jacks? If you answered, “in elementary school gym class,” it might be time to reacquaint yourself with this classic exercise. They may look like child’s play, but jumping jacks offer a slew of benefits — whether you’re 12 or 65....
by admin | Dec 19, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
Even if you normally stick to a pretty consistent workout schedule, this time of year can throw all kinds of wrenches into your training plan. Between gift shopping, party hopping, and bubbly popping, it can be hard to fit in fitness during the holiday season. The...
by admin | Nov 29, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
If the “most wonderful time of the year” has you stressed out about all those missed workouts and extra helpings of casserole, you’re not alone. Travel plans, holiday parties, and festive treats can mess with your workout plan, and before you know it, you feel like...
by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Fitness Tips, weight loss, Weight Loss Tips
When you’re working out to lose weight, it’s easy to get caught up in the number on the scale. But that’s an unreliable marker of progress that only reflects total weight, not its composition (i.e. the ratio of lean mass to fat mass). When overemphasized,...
by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Gear, Fitness Tips, Home Workouts
When you work out at home, having the right equipment can make all the difference. You don’t need to deck out your pad with a bunch of heavy-duty benches, dumbbells, and weight racks — but having some weights on hand is pretty useful. Here are nine ideas for homemade...
by admin | Oct 26, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Tips
Will cranking out a handful of sacroiliac, or SI, joint exercises several times a week counteract your lower back pain? It might seem reasonable, since that’s where the joint is located, but like anything related to health and fitness, it’s not quite that simple. SI...