Fitness News & Advice

Since the squat is one of the most effective exercises out there, this article will set the record straight on the dos and don’ts of squatting.

You don’t have to be a gym rat to gain these benefits. Any activity is better than none, and virtually anyone, at any age, and any fitness level can perform these few simple exercises. Start slow, work at your own pace, and enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of simple exercise.

Fitness centers and gyms, alike, can be healthy, fun, and friendly places once we are able to peel back the curtain and see it for what it really is. From an experienced personal trainer’s perspective, there are a few secrets to share in the hopes of easing the minds of fitness newbies.

The following 10 tips will not only ease one into the aging process without too much shock, but also help to decrease the risk of chronic disease, injury, and may even lead us into our 90’s drama free, independent (and still looking relatively radiant in the process).

If you have knees that are sore from arthritis, injury, or have just always seemed to be prone to aching, you might be afraid to perform knee-dominant strength training exercises. Not only are there exercises you can do that won’t cause additional knee pain, but strengthening the muscles around the knee plays a big role in pain reduction.