Fitness

Sometimes it feels like we are waking up from some form of hibernation when the sun comes out the way it has recently. Though we can feel the immediate boost through every facet of our being, we tend to find ourselves relatively less fit and less motivated than we would […]

Those who have tried or trained in distance running in the past most likely have dealt with some manner of joint pain or soft tissue discomfort. This pain may come and go or be persistent, but whichever the case, it diminishes any possibility for gains or improvement in running. Even […]

For many years, I wanted to be toned and physically fit. I was part of the general perception that deemed that cardio workouts were best for women and that weight training was best for men. I honestly thought that if I lifted weights, I would have huge, bulky, and manly […]

If you can believe it, we are officially a week away from September! As much as it brings sadness that warm summer days are coming to an end, the cooler weather is a great time to set new goals and make changes. During the summer, there are many things that […]

Research in sports psychology shows that body movements become habitual after about 60 repetitions done over the course of 21 days. This means that after this 21-day period the movement pattern will feel natural and will be executed the same way (unless you make conscious effort to do otherwise). What […]

GET READY, GET SET… THEN GO For those who don’t know, a BHAG is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. The term was brought to existence by Jim Collins, author of “Built to Last”. The BHAG is the Grand Vision—very ambitious and possibly questionable, but something you absolutely must march towards […]

Foodie bandwagons can seem tempting, but are they right for you? Most often in a quest to become leaner, many people go on restrictive diets that limit calories, fat, carbohydrates or avoid certain foods or food groups. By restricting foods, many diets don’t supply your body with the nutrition it […]

Something that troubles many individuals in today’s society is those extra few pounds that they have accumulated over time. Many are willing to try anything, from sham quick-fixes to dieting, to intensive training; and what seems to be a commonality is that those extra few pounds will fluctuate, but never […]

Trends in the fitness industry come and go. So many fads and gimmicks have emerged that you are left wondering what really is the best way to obtain your desired level of fitness. Amidst all that has come and gone, one of the most basic ways to get fit has […]