Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Nothing compares to the feeling of the wind in your hair and the sun on your face; especially after a long winter. It’s time to take the bikes out of their hibernation this winter and go out for a ride. There are many benefits to riding a bike which is …
Category Archives: Exercise Motivation
Here’s a Total Body Workout you Can do Anywhere
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT So you’re a busy executive traveling every week for business meetings, or a parent who is always on the run with your kids ore maybe you’re taking a trip with your family for spring break. Don’t let your busy life cause you to be inactive. Yes, you’re busy, but you …
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Back Pain?
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.S., NASM-CPT In the past if we injured our back it was encouraged to do no exercising, or lifting, and just rest for a couple of weeks until the pain is reduced. As more research is produced we are finding out that inactivity is one of the worst things you can …
What is the Big Deal About Exercise?
Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT The benefits of exercise go way beyond weight management and changing your body composition, although these are both a plus! Moderate intensities of daily exercise can help to regulate blood sugar, decrease anxiety, improve circulation, improve strength, increase energy, decrease depression, improve heart health, improve bone health, decrease the risk …
Keep Exercise Fun
Contributed by: Michael Devon When you hear the word exercise, what comes to mind? Hopefully it’s a positive thought, but do you envision yourself having to run for hours on a treadmill or lifting weights everyday? That sounds mundane and unnecessary. Now, when you hear the words TRX training, calisthenics, kettlebell training, medicine balls, battle …
2015 Fitness Trends
Contributed by Julia Karlstad, M.Ed., CSCS, SFN-ISSA The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) had identified the top fitness trends for 2015. You can go to this link to see the top 20: http://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2014/11000/WORLDWIDE_SURVEY_OF_FITNESS_TRENDS_FOR_2015_.5.aspx. This survey has been conducted for 9 consecutive years and of the 3,403 responses, over half were given by people who …
Exercising with an Injury
Contributed by: Michaela Scroggins, M.Ed., NSCA-CPT If you have an injury such as an arthritic shoulder, low back pain, knee pain, or some other physical or medical limitation; do not stop being physically active or engaging in regular exercise. The key is understanding how to work around your limitations; once you understand how, exercise can …
FORMING AND KICKING A HABIT
Contributed by Amanda Albiar There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about how habits are formed and how long it takes. Right now, the big idea is that it takes 21 days to make a new habit. Many diets, behavioral change plans and budgeted agendas are sold as 21-day processes. There is some truth to …
Hormone Imbalance And Weight Loss
A hormonal imbalance can lead to increased weight gain, inflammation, chronic disease, and difficulty losing weight. Studies have shown that proper nutrition can improve hormone imbalances within the body; combined with a consistent exercise routine one can become even more stable. If you have been on a roller coaster ride of dieting and exercising with …
The Genetic Influence of Yoga
Creating a More Wonderful World: Yoga Influence on a Genetic Level Most people can easily associate yoga with relaxation, stretching, and physical strength, but do we know how or why from a scientific standpoint? The relaxation benefits go far beyond the hour long meditation class. How far? Think genetics far. Yoga has been proven through …