Obesity is an underlying factor for a number of lifestyle conditions and chronic diseases that can be life-altering or even life-threatening. Failure to address the problems of obesity could leave your loved ones without you. But it’s not too late to make a change. The key to fighting and reducing obesity is to maintain a [...]
With the onset of Coronavirus, or Covid-19, thousands of gyms across the country are now closed. Millions of Americans no longer have the option of maintaining their regular fitness and exercise routines. Health professionals have pointed out, along with washing hands and other hygiene practices, that daily exercise is important in maintaining your health; both [...]
Television and movies have given us a stereotype of what fitness in correctional facilities is all about. When the storyline takes us inside a prison, the camera pans the “yard” and in the background we always see weight benches and muscled men hefting weights. There is some degree of historic truth behind any such representation, [...]
The debate over Bodyweight Strength Training, versus the use of iron weights or machines, for athletes or general fitness, has come up repeatedly over the years. Most trainers want their athletes to have a well-rounded fitness program and use a variety of strength training techniques. They want to see an athlete use not just machines [...]
Want a Fun New Workout? Try Exercise Stations. Working out is important to anyone who wants to stay healthy and in shape at any stage of their life. However, exercise stations have many more benefits than a typical gym setting. Fitness stations, especially those located outdoors, attract new people to an area or park. [...]
Shouldn’t working out be a fun and healthy thing to do? By utilizing fitness stations in your workout you can create a fun, energetic and even outdoor setting to workout in. Fitness stations also allow for groups of people to work out together, this leads to better friendships in our communities, fitness options available [...]
What motivates you to work out? Why do you work out? To stay healthy or active? To lose weight? Regardless of your reasoning, your workout can benefit you in more ways than you may think. If your fitness routine takes place outdoors you are breathing in fresh air which further boosts your energy levels. [...]
Improving Your Heart Health Using Body Weight Exercise of any shape raises your heart rate, causing your heart to pump blood quicker. This process helps to improve your circulation as well as naturally reducing your blood pressure. Strength training, especially that utilizing your own body weight, is especially beneficial. For example, it has been [...]
Playground and fitness equipment go together like peanut butter and chocolate. On second thought, since this is a blog about physical fitness maybe I should say they go together like broccoli and hummus. The point is, why have a crazy fun playground for the kids, but neglect the adults? Outdoor fitness equipment is a playground [...]
Does women’s fitness equipment need to be designed differently than equipment used by men? Does gender in and of itself really matter when it comes to fitness equipment? These are some of the questions that people ask regarding women’s fitness and the equipment they need. It’s a good question and a topic worth discussing. A [...]
