Exercising is hard; hard to do, and even harder to stick with. Recently, we discussed the benefits of exercising with a partner. Today, we’re going to explain the benefits of working out in a group. Many of the benefits of a partner can also translate to a group environment. Benefits like accountability, competition and others […]
The Benefits of Exercising With A Partner
There are plenty of ways to schedule your exercise routine, but one of the most common is with a friend. It’s the reason group exercise classes, crossfit and other fitness formats exist. For whatever reason, humans are drawn to groups & a sense of community. This concept is especially visible when one is doing an […]
How To Start A Running Routine
Running is the most common form of cardio. It’s simple, easy and most affordable to get into. When most people think of running, they thing it has to be long, fast & miserable. The bottom line is, many simply don’t know how to start a running routine. If you’re not already running, there is no […]
The Difference Between Muscular Strength, Growth & Endurance
When training and working out, exercise can be broken down into two main categories, cardio & resistance training. Overall, resistance training is any form of weight lifting. Resistance training can use a variety of sources for resistance including bands, weight plates, chains and sometimes body weight. Resistance training is the style of training that uses […]
Important Facts About Cholesterol
We’ve all heard about cholesterol, usually from our doctors when we get a health check, or when we’re picking out certain foods to eat. However, important facts about cholesterol are understood by almost no one. In fact, most people think of cholesterol only as something dangerous and nothing more. So take note and learn the […]
The Difference Between Protein, Carbs and Fat
We’ve all heard of protein carbs and fat, but do we really know them well? The difference between protein, carbs and fat is important for any fitness goal, whether trying to gain or lose weight. However, the difference between protein, carbs and fat is actually rather difficult for most to understand. Thankfully, this post will […]
How To Make Fitness A Habit
Achieving a goal is only possible with small steps and consistency. In order to build consistency, an activity must turn into a habit. Unfortunately, the majority of people don’t know how to make fitness a habit, and fall short of their goals. Thankfully, we’ve compiled the best methods for workout consistency. So to follow through […]
Key Components To A Warm Up
There are many key components to a warm up, but sadly, not many people know what they are. In the average gym, it’s lucky to see someone warm up at all, let along take the steps to do it right. The right strategy can truly maximize any workout and including the key components to a […]
3 Tips for Injury Prevention
When pursuing a healthy goal, injuries can be the absolute kryptonite. Any stoppage in training will ruin consistency and any forward progress. Injuries however, not only stop progress, but also set it backwards because of the weakened state it puts the body in. As a result, injury prevention should always be the first goal in […]
The Difference Between Speed, Power & Strength
In the world of sport training, there are often many different aspects of fitness that need to be trained. Three of the most common sport training aspects are speed, power & strength. Furthermore, it’s no mystery that athletes have well defined bodies that come with their training. As a result, we can piggyback on athletes’ […]