It’s no coincidence that boxers, who are arguably some of the fittest athletes around, regularly perform skipping drills to help with their hand-to-eye coordination and cardiovascular fitness. So why not introduce some jump rope into your workouts and reap some of the fitness benefits listed below? Some of the fitness benefits of skipping include: •Cardiovascular […]
By Paige Waehner Cardio exercise tops the recommendations for fitness, health, and burning calories. But you may still be confused about how much you need and all of the benefits of cardiovascular exercise. The guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine suggest 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five days a week, or […]
By Peter Dipple, Every year, most of us make some kind of New Year’s resolutions, most intended to be life changing in some way, and usually around health and exercise. These goals can often lead to remarkable changes when seen through. Unfortunately, many of us don’t anticipate the toll that a significant increase in exercise […]
Sometimes, it can be pretty hard finishing a strenuous workout on your own. Especially in the cold and dark time of the year. Training with a partner (both male or female), however, opens up a whole new range of possibilities for motivation. Your training partner can help you hang tough and achieve your goals, regardless […]
There are so many reasons why a Personal Trainer is essential to achieving your fitness goals, whether they be weight loss-based, sports-driven or for athletic purposes. Here, we’ve put together the most critical reasons why you should have a Personal Trainer, as well as the benefits that you are likely to achieve. 1. It’s Educational […]
Workouts don’t have to be a chore. In fact, workouts don’t have to feel like workouts at all. With Zumba, a workout isn’t even a workout: it’s a fun, social dance party – with exercise being the biggest perk! The music is fast, upbeat and contagious, so you can’t help but keep moving. And since […]
By Amanda MacMillan If you’re a runner, then maybe you’ve worried about the long-term consequences of all that pounding on your knees. But here’s some encouraging news: According to a study from Brigham Young University, running appears to reduce inflammation in the knee joint—not increase it, as commonly believed. In fact, the authors say, […]
