“Walking is man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates All throughout this pandemic, the one phrase heard around the world from fitness and mental health professionals was: “Go for a walk!” There is not one exercise or activity on this planet that is more accessible and more beneficial than simply lacing up your shoes, heading out the door and putting …
Spin classes have gained popularity in recent years and there has been a rise in trendy boutique studios. They can be a great option for a fun and challenging workout, but as with all group fitness classes, there are pros and cons to spin. Pros: Low impact exercise: Cycling is a great alternative for cardiovascular activity that isn’t …
In recent years HIIT workouts have become a popular trend in the fitness industry. In fact, entire franchises have been built on this concept, and most community recreation facilities offer classes of some HIIT variety. What is HIIT? HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. A HIIT workout can be comprised of varying interval lengths, making your overall workout …
Between seasoned gym-goers and beginners, there are a few common mistakes when it comes to training. Although these mistakes are not major issues, per se, small mistakes over time can affect the overall effectiveness of your training. A few small tweaks mean that you can maximize the benefits of training. Dehydration One of the most common mistakes we see …
With the new year comes new goals and refreshed ambition toward fitness and activity. In today’s great age of technology there is a gadget or app to help with almost everything, including fitness tracking. The following are some pros and cons to using fitness and/or activity trackers. Pros You’ll learn how much you move (or don’t move) Most people …
