In the last decade or so researchers have published many compelling studies on why women of all ages need to strength train. Strength or resistance training not only helps to build and maintain muscle mass but improves bone density as well. Although it is easy to establish the importance of strength training, a lot of […]
Make your health and fitness goals a priority in 2016! Here are a few pointers to help you get started on your fitness journey: 1. Remember it’s never too late to start. Taking responsibility for your health and fitness goals is the key to achieving them. 2. The single most important step is to DECIDE! […]
Ever noticed when you step into a gym that women tend to gravitate towards cardio equipment and men towards weights? Most women believe that they just need to lose some body fat and they will then look and feel just fine. However, an important and obvious point to remember is that our bodies are made […]
Like it or not we are all born with different body types, each requiring different sets of training principles to achieve our health and fitness goals. More specifically there are three main body types: the Ectomorphs, the Mesomorphs and the Endomorphs. However, people can be a mix of Ectomorph and Mesomorph or Endomorph and Mesomorph.
Given the busy lifestyle in today’s society, it is no wonder that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained in popularity. Recent studies have shown that working out at high intensity, interspersed with periods of moderate intensity can be one of the best ways to get in shape.
Just as one workout builds upon the next, each meal and snack impacts the next workout as well. There are three key aspects to remember when trying to maximize the benefits of each workout: hydration, fueling and recovery.
TRX or Total Body Resistance Training may have originated at the US Navy SEALs but has now caught the fitness world by storm. Through the use of suspension trainers and working against body weight and the force of gravity, TRX training allows us to build strength, balance, endurance and core stability.
