February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we attacked our new year resolutions is a vague memory. If your motivation to stick to your resolution to exercise more this year is waning, you’re not alone. It’s suggested around […]
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While exercise equipment at gyms can be high-end (and out of reach financially for some people), it doesn’t have to be that way when you’re choosing equipment for your home. You can create an ideal setup without breaking the bank, while still getting all the health benefits of an effective workout.
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I love spinning…no, not in a circle, but on a stationary bike at my gym. In fact, I try to hit up a spin class a few times of week. Spin classes, or stationary cycling classes, have become an increasingly popular, high-intensity workout around the globe for the impressive amount of calories you can sweat […]
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We answer 10 important questions to ask a potential personal trainer before signing on that dotted line with the expectation of looking like an “after” picture in less than 8-12 weeks.
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New research is suggesting that you are going to get much more than a workout when you hit the gym. Researchers are discovering that gyms and the exercise equipment they run is contaminated with all sorts of germs ranging from the Norovirus to MRSA. One study found that the Norovirus and MRSA are commonly found […]
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A recent study from the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has determined that intense aerobic exercises performed for 75 minutes per week resulted in lower reports of pain compared to moderate exercises performed for 150 minutes per week. The reason for the reduced pain levels came from endorphins being created continuously in […]
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