Fitness Blog
HIIT Swim Workout to Incinerate Fat
HIIT Type: Swim Freestyle Breaststroke Intensity: 10 (Scale of 1-10) 10 being the highest Frequency: 1 – 2 Times per week Duration: 20 – 30 minutes There’s no better way to burn calories, incinerate fat and shoot your (EPOC) Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption...
5 Components of Fitness and Setting Goals
What does it take to reach a high level of physical fitness? How is it defined? At the gym, you might see some people who appear to be running a marathon on the treadmill. Others with enormous muscles might catch your attention across the way. In the...
How to Hold Yourself Accountable to Your Fitness Goals
Every person who has accomplished their fitness goals started with a plan. They found ways to hold themselves accountable and adhered to that plan. Most people have wishes or dreams that they call goals, but no real plan! You hear it every day from friends, family...
Why women should walk away from the stair stepper and pick up some weights
How many times have you seen or heard something like “women should not lift heavy or they will get bulky and look like a man!” Since about the 70’s or 80’s we have been told that women will get big and bulky if they even look at a heavy weight and they should be...
How to do a Pull-Up? Focus on the Negatives!
Pull-Ups are a true testament to an individual’s overall strength. You are strictly pulling 100% of your body’s weight, which is not easy but is beyond satisfying. The compound exercise of a pull-up primarily engages the latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids, pectoralis...
Should I Use Heavy Weights or Light Weights? Use the Right Weight!
Adding more weight to your next set when resistance training is only effective if you are keeping good form. If you cannot keep the same form you had at a lighter weight then it is too heavy for you to get the benefit that you seek from the exercise. “Gotta go up in...
Cardio Defined and Has So Many Benefits Besides Just Busting Fat
We know it’s the fastest way to help create the caloric deficit required to lose weight more quickly, but did you know there are many other benefits to adding regular cardio training to your exercise program? What exactly is cardio? Let’s start with the definition of...
How Alcohol Affects Weight Loss
Many people enjoy alcoholic beverages with friends, but did you know those few drinks can be a hindrance to your weight loss efforts? Most alcoholic drinks have the same effect on the body whether they are wine, beer, or hard liquor. Diet, exercise and sleep are the...
HIIT Treadmill Workout to Torch Fat Off Your Entire Body
HIIT Type: Treadmill Workout Run/Sprint Rest Intensity: 10 (Scale of 1-10) 10 being the highest Frequency: 1 – 3 Times per week Duration: 20 minutes You will blaze a massive amount of calories, torch fat and rocket your Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)...
Why Everyone Should Combine Cardio and Strength Training
Whether you're looking to trim your waistline or get totally ripped, combining both strength training and cardio into your workout regimen is key. For cardio junkies, incorporating a strength-training routine can help you improve your form, endurance, and daily...