Treadmill Workout

Treadmill Workout

Temperatures soar as summer continues, making it sometimes unbearable to workout outside. Runners and walkers alike must find refuge from the summer heat, taking their workouts indoors. While not as scenic, working out on a treadmill whether at home or in a gym can be...

Partner Power

Partner Power

That little voice inside your head not doing the trick? It maybe time to pull out the reinforcements by recruiting a friend or partner to workout alongside you. Besides being a lot more FUN, working out with a friend boasts many benefits. When someone else holds you...

What Does Burning Calories Mean?

What Does Burning Calories Mean?

Did you know that there are more than 1.9 billion people worldwide who are overweight? Even though gaining weight is relatively easy, losing it can be pretty challenging. When it comes to losing weight, you will often hear about the process behind burning calories and...

Bella Beach Workout

Bella Beach Workout

Need to freshen up your workout?  Searching for more of a challenge? Look no further than the geographical treasure right in our own backyard! The beach provides a whole new ‘playground’ to maximize calorie burn. In addition to revving up energy expenditure, it also...

5 Exercises to Get You Surf Ready

5 Exercises to Get You Surf Ready

Surf’s up!  If you are looking for a way to get shredded for the summer plus take the opportunity to learn an exciting, new skill set—look no further than our own backyard by hitting the ocean waves.  Surfing is a highly demanding sport that challenges your...

How to Create a Workout Routine You’ll Actually Stick To

How to Create a Workout Routine You’ll Actually Stick To

There are hundreds of benefits of exercising, so having a workout routine shouldn’t be hard, right? But have you ever wondered how to create a workout routine and stick to it? It is easier than you think! You just need the right steps to get you started, build...

Use It or Lose It!

Use It or Lose It!

The importance of balance and strength as we age. There is no debate. Leading an active, healthy lifestyle gives you the ability to continue participating in the activities you enjoy as you age.  Quality of life ranks highly as a reason to eat right and exercise.  The...

Confidence and Kettlebells

Confidence and Kettlebells

Blaring music, with bodies jumping and squatting to the request of a drill sergeant-like instructor.  Foreign looking equipment manhandled by perfectly dressed participants who look like it’s their job to workout.  Others bending and stretching somehow looking...

How to Make the Most of Your Leg Day Workout

How to Make the Most of Your Leg Day Workout

If the pandemic has done us one favor, it's getting people to exercise. Many people saw the pandemic as an opportunity to start exercising, as exercise rates increased, and many of them still need to build a strong foundation. If there's one type of foundational...

Dive Right In!

Dive Right In!

Swimming is an excellent low impact exercise helping to build muscle, develop your cardio-respiratory fitness and burn major calories.  Because it is easy on the joints, it’s a perfect way to begin an exercise program if you are new swimmers, yet can provide even...

BREAKING THE RULES

BREAKING THE RULES

Don’t wear white after Labor Day. Wash your hands before you eat. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Look both ways before crossing the street. Shall I go on? Rules. Rules. Rules. When it comes to everything in life there seems to be rules. And, while there are those...

A Stronger Core in Four!

A Stronger Core in Four!

Chances are if you have been to a gym or tuned into fitness videos, you’ve heard the term tabata. Love it or loathe it, tabata style workouts can be super effective especially when short on time.  It offers maximum benefit with short bursts of effort getting the...

Stretch A Body Good

Stretch A Body Good

It’s not a ‘stretch’ to say that flexibility training is the most overlooked component of fitness training.  In fact, making sure that there is balance within your routine including cardiovascular exercise, strength, attention to flexibility, and additional...

5 Exercises for a better bum

5 Exercises for a better bum

Let’s be real….nearly everyone wants a better butt!  The internet and magazines are full of workouts that target the derriere with promises of a better backside.  Jenn Jordan, fitness coach and personal trainer says, “How can I have a better butt”, rivals,...

5 Basic Exercises for a Better Upper Body

5 Basic Exercises for a Better Upper Body

“What do you lift?”  A common question that gym goers ask when hitting the weights.  Many men prefer a workout amongst barbells, dumbbells, and more sports-like activities that don’t require overt coordination.  They feel more at home on an open gym...

The Surprising Benefits of Hiit Classes for Women

The Surprising Benefits of Hiit Classes for Women

Did you know that 27.5% of the population is recognized as sedentary? Since the rise of remote working and isolation during the pandemic, people have been sitting more than usual.  Now, if you're one of those women who want to make a change and get active, then...

What Is the Right Workout for Your Body Type? A Guide

What Is the Right Workout for Your Body Type? A Guide

Trying to sculpt your body to look and feel the way you want can seem difficult at times. There are plenty of factors that go into play when it comes to health and fitness. And oftentimes people overlook elements that can help get them to their goals quicker. One of...

WHAT IS HIIT CLASS? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHAT IS HIIT CLASS? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you wondering what a HIIT class is? Find out all there is to know about HIIT group workouts with this complete guide. What does your workout routine look like? Some of us work out regularly but aren’t seeing the same results as we used to as our motivation...

What is a Functional Fitness Gym?

What is a Functional Fitness Gym?

The CDC reported only 23% of adults in the US are getting enough exercise.  Getting enough exercise in the week is imperative for our health. Even doing simple things such as taking the stairs or parking further away from a store entrance makes a difference in...

What Makes the Perfect Workout Routine?

What Makes the Perfect Workout Routine?

Are you trying to build a workout routine?  You know it's a good idea to build one to help you stay on track with your fitness goals. However, there are a few things you need to know before making one. Also, you don't want to struggle in the gym to figure out...

Expert Advice on How to Avoid Exercise Burnout

Expert Advice on How to Avoid Exercise Burnout

If you're committed to maintaining your fitness and exercise routine, you know how hard it is to come back from exercise burnout. Sure, you can always try to white-knuckle it and push through no matter how you feel. But, sooner or later, you're going to hit a wall and...

Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat

Beat the summer heat by taking your workouts to a waterway or pool near you!  Using water as your “equipment”, workouts can be highly effective yet easier on your joints.  The deeper the water, the more resistance the water provides as well as a reduction in impact,...