Being a newcomer to the gym can be a little daunting. There’s machines, equipment, and people who look like they know what they’re doing everywhere you look, and you may feel awkward at first trying to figure out what the common etiquette is around using machines and weights. We’ve compiled a list of general gym best practices to help you and those around you feel comfortable as you acclimate to…
There are many different ways to exercise. How you choose to get your fitness on is up to you, and the best way to workout is by doing activities you enjoy that challenge your strength and endurance. We’ve talked before about diversifying your fitness to get stronger, and it can help to have a high-level understanding of the two broad types of exercise: aerobic and anaerobic exercise. What is Aerobic…
When the weekend comes around, it can be a fun and free time to enjoy a workout with your whole family. While you may typically exercise on your own when you have the time to fit it into your busy schedule, by getting fit with the whole family you can get a workout in while spending time with your favorite people. Enjoying exercise as a family can also help teach…
Summer time has arrived, and that means there’s more opportunities than ever to get outside and enjoy the sunshine by yourself, with friends, or with your family. When exercising in the summer, don’t forget the importance of hydration and protecting your skin from the powerful sun rays. Depending on where you live, you may need to plan your physical activities to avoid the hottest parts of the day. Exercising in…
The best forms of exercise are workouts you enjoy doing, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t difficult at times to tie up your tennis shoes, get to the gym, and get in a workout. Exercising is hard work, and there are days when you may need an extra boost to feel excited and ready to tackle your workout. That’s where brain food can come to the rescue! Brain food…
Stretching is a lengthening of your muscles that improves your flexibility, joint range of motion, balance, and stability. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends stretching at least two to three times per week. Depending on your fitness routine, you may be an avid stretcher or only touch your toes when you’re feeling sore after a workout. But stretching is something that people at every fitness level and frequency should…
We often talk about how one of the big perks of a regular fitness routine is the positive affect it can have on your mental health and wellbeing. Particularly during this very long and stressful year, taking care of your mental wellbeing is important. Whether you’re in the midst of a bad mental health period or want to implement healthy habits that will help you maintain good mental health, a…
Rest is an important part of your fitness routine and can help you avoid injuries during a workout. There are a number of ways to incorporate rest into your routine, from taking dedicated rest days to using short rest breaks within your workout. When using rest within your workouts, there are differing opinions on how long or short your rest period should be. Varied rest times have different effects on…
Regular physical activity has a number of health benefits that we talk about often, but typically we’re talking about adults and how you can build a sustainable, healthy fitness lifestyle. Establishing healthy fitness routines is also important for children, as creating healthy exercise habits in childhood can lead to healthier, happier adulthoods. For many of us, exercise can occasionally be a means to an end — to lose weight, to…
As fitness fanatics, we know that incorporating regular exercise into your life can have resounding benefits for your health, happiness, and wellbeing. Unfortunately, fitness isn’t always accessible to everyone and there are a variety of factors that can make it difficult for people to start and maintain a regular fitness routine and enjoy the many benefits of physical activity. Benefits of Regular Exercise Incorporating regular fitness into your life has…
