Variety Is The Spice Of Exercise

Variety isn’t just the spice of life, variety is also important when it comes to exercise. This idea can be difficult for some because most human beings are creatures of habit. Most of us seek out familiarity and comfort, so sometimes it’s hard to bust “out of the box”. And sometimes, we don’t know exactly how to mix it up and do different things in order to get out of that “box”. … read more

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Drink the Group Fitness Kool-Aid

I remember my first time: the music, the dim lights, the packed-like-sardines feeling of the people around me, and they were all yelling. I remember the tiny lady up at the front of the room, on her bike, screaming her head off at me, telling me I could make it up one more hill. After that last climb, I was hooked.  Ah, my first indoor cycling class. … read more

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Hydrogenated Oil: The Silent Killer

A fat is a fat, right? They are all evil enemies that go straight to our belly or hips, wrecking our beach trip. Or they sneak up during the holidays, causing buttons to pop and cholesterol levels to sky rocket. This is the wrap we like to assign fats because it eases our conscience. It absolves us of personal responsibility and self control. The fact of the matter is fats are very important for optimal health. They are required for brain health and mental performance, internal organ protection, hormone production and immune system functioning. So why have fats received a bad review? … read more

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The Heat is On – Stay Hydrated!

Warning!  If you are experiencing fatigue, headache, nausea, and muscle cramps you could be experiencing symptoms of dehydration. … read more

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Training Tip: Divide And Conquer

There are countless ways to structure a weight training plan and one of the most popular and effective training systems is the “Split” program. The classic Split system usually includes three sessions per week, but it’s important how these workouts flow and interact with one another. … read more

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