Strength
Should you stretch before or after your workout?
For some, stretching in addition to a workout seems like the cherry on top of a sundae—a nice touch, but not necessary. Or maybe you think that touching your toes for a few seconds after a treadmill session is plenty. Turns out when (and how) you stretch your muscles can make or break your fitness…
Read More6 ways to keep the weight off during the holidays
Don’t forget strength training. Maintain your muscle mass by paring down your routine to the basics. Choose compound, multi-joint movements to make sure you’re getting the most out of your time. And, don’t worry, you don’t need any equipment to get a great workout. Try one of our workout Circuit Classes. Control Your Eating Eating…
Read MoreDon’t Let PMS Ruin Your Diet
For some women, healthy eating and losing weight are confronted with a major road bump once a month. When PMS (premenstrual syndrome) strikes, it may derail several weeks worth of healthy eating. The mood swings, cramps, fatigue, irritability and depression can easily lead to food cravings of the worst kind. Some women crave fatty sweets…
Read MoreDo I really need to Warm Up Before my workout?
Warm-ups are crucial because they get your muscles ready for activity. Without warming up, you not only risk injury but you also get less from your workout. How many times have you gone for a run and felt heavy and slow for that first mile? That’s because your muscles are spending that time trying to…
Read MoreGarlic for Weight loss?
Garlic is potent, and we’re not talking just about its flavor. Responsible for its pungent smell is a compound called allicin. It is also responsible for garlic’s many health benefits: * reducing blood pressure * increasing good blood cholesterol (HDL) * boosting immune functions In rat studies, allicin intake was found to be helpful in…
Read MoreLose Weight with water
It’s a no brainer that consuming more water is a good way to lose weight. Can it be proven scientifically? the answer is yes! In a meta-study conducted a few years ago, scientists reached the following conclusion: Studies of individuals dieting for weight loss or maintenance suggest a weight-reducing effect of increased water consumption… People…
Read More30 Day Kettlebell Challenge
What is the 30 day Kettlebell Challenge? The 30 day challenge is designed to transform your body and your mid into a different state of exercising. Using kettlebells can be a total different feel for most of you. The results you get from kettlebell training are unmatched. I have designed 30 workouts that if properly…
Read More6 ways to maximize muscle growth outside of training.
by Nick Teller 1. Sleep Absolutely critical and the best, most effective muscle promoting recovery modality we have. Athletes in heavy training need upwards of nine hours of sleep per day. This can be in one hit, or accrued during each 24 hours. The deep sleep that we get during the nightly slumber is the…
Read MoreWhat Ice and Heat are for
What ice and heat are for Ice is for injuries, and heat is for muscles. Ice is for injuries — calming down damaged tissues that are inflamed, red, hot and swollen. The inflammatory process is a healthy, normal, natural process … that also happens to be incredibly painful and persistent. Icing is mostly just a…
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