Fitness

Benefits of Single Extremity Movements

The chest press, leg press, and shoulder press are all great exercises that target its specific muscle group rather well. But, what if only one arm or leg was used during each movement? By incorporating single arm and leg movements into your workouts … Continue reading

Yoga for Bloggers

Anyone who has sat at a computer knows just how tough it can be on the body. From sore wrists to tight shoulders, the physical effects of the digital age are definitely taking their toll on our bodies. And nowhere … Continue reading

How Altitude Can Affect Training

Is it harder to exercise at a higher altitude or lower altitude? Altitude, believe it or not, makes a huge difference when exercising. At a high altitude (Denver, Colorado) the air is thinner and has lower oxygen pressure. This causes the heart … Continue reading

Top 10 Benefits of Water Aerobics

Water, water, water! How nice is it that water can offer such intense and enjoyable workouts. To me, water aerobics is defined as a non-weight bearing (easy on the joints) resistance and aerobic exercise performed in shallow water. It has since evolved from … Continue reading

A Beginner’s Guide to Pilates

Pilates is a method of exercise developed by German born Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century as a means to heal his own body, which was ridden with illness. He learned that by integrating the breath, mind and body … Continue reading

The Ultimate Ice Hockey Workout

As many of you know, the Women’s and Men’s U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey teams lost to Canada during the finals of the 2024 Winter Olympics. The women’s team lost two to nothing capturing the silver medal for the second time ever. The men’s team … Continue reading