7 Tips for Setting a Workout Schedule You’ll Stick To
Hi friends! We’re excited to share with you today our first truly collaborative post! Given all the changes going on around here, we’ve both been challenged to face new realities and really take inventory of our priorities. This has been the case...
Checking In: Revisiting and Revising Fitness Goals
Hey guys! It’s been awhile since I’ve chimed in on this particular topic, but I figured it was about that time. With all the changes going on around here, it’s no surprise that my fitness plan hasn’t exactly panned out as written....
What Are Plyometrics And Why You Should Care
As athletes we’re always looking for ways to improve our speed, quickness, explosiveness, agility, etc. Well I think it is important for everyone, whether you consider yourself to be an athlete or not, to realize the ability athletic training techniques have to...
The Importance of Rest and Recovery
It is very important that we all give our bodies time to rest and recover from our physical workout regimen. Depending on how active you are, it is good to have at least one to two rest/recovery days throughout the week. Throughout my experience of working out, I’ve...
Fighting Off Laziness
When you’re feeling tired or lazy and don’t feel like exercising, first tell yourself that this is the prime time for me to get better. Recognize that it’s those moments of making the decision to workout that will make the difference between you losing five pounds vs....
Top 3 Reasons to Try Hot Yoga
Have you ever considered doing yoga in a 104-degree room? Yes I know it sounds crazy, but the benefits are well worth it. Hot yoga (also known as Bikram Yoga) beginning series classes run for 90 minutes and consist of twenty-six postures and two breathing exercises....
30 Minute Workout
If you’re just looking to stay healthy and in shape, then spending 1-3 hours every day at the gym or at home working out is not always necessary. I know we can all fall for the myth of thinking that we have to spend countless hours in the gym in order to achieve our...
You Are Your Competition
Many times we hear that working out and eating right is best when you make it a lifestyle. This is true, because then you don’t stress yourself out with trying to come up with a new diet or trying to motivate yourself to get back in the gym after a year of doing...
Step Up Your Cardio
We all know that walking stairs can be tiring or just seem to come at the worst time. Even though I come from a strong sports background, I’m still guilty of taking the escalator or elevator over the stairs plenty of times. But there are also times where I would...
Why Run?
There are many benefits to running. Weight loss, increased stamina, stress relief, building bone strength, and boosting confidence are all reasons to start running today. Different types of running can help you reach any fitness goal; but like any exercise, good...