Fitness

Top 10 Core Exercises

What makes up the core? The core is your body’s center of gravity. I have discussed this topic before, but I would like to reiterate the importance of a strong and stable core. The core consists of your abdominal, back, … Continue reading

Avoid 12 Common Diet Mistakes

It’s likely that you’ve been on a diet at one point in your life. And everyone can easily name a few friends or family members who’ve been on one. Did you succeed? Did they? Or did you find yourself right … Continue reading

The Reality of Wii Fit

The Wii Fit has been on the market for about a year now, which means people can finally decide whether or not it is truly a meaningful fitness tool, or just a hyped-up game. Forbes took a look at the … Continue reading

The Ultimate Pre-Ski/Snowboard Workout

Winter is definitely here, for most of the nation anyway. I have put together a short list of exercises that may help build the strength and endurance needed for the next time you hit the mountain. Skiing and snowboarding are … Continue reading

Cut Calories, Boost Your Memory

Cutting calories may do more than just trim your waistline. A new study suggests that cutting calories may boost your memory as well. “Even though the number of subjects in the study was not really high, they had really high, … Continue reading

Rise and Shine with Morning Workouts

Morning workouts are by far the hardest, but by far the most beneficial. Exercising in the morning not only wakes you up and energizes your body for the rest of the day, but also sparks the metabolism. By sparking the … Continue reading

The Truth About Juice, Soda and Water

Today I am going to breakdown the difference between drink choices and how they can affect your workouts. The recommended serving size is eight fluid ounces, but I am going discuss what a 20 ounce serving can do. The human … Continue reading

Please, Don’t Stop the Music

Jason, Matt, and I have all blogged about the importance of music to our workouts. There has been a lot of research about the effect of music on mood and even matching tempo to heart rate. There also appears to … Continue reading

Lose Weight Without the Weights

To me, exercising consists of a steady balance of cardio and weight training. People often have the misconception that lifting weights is going to help them lose weight. Lifting weights is vital for muscular strength and endurance as well as … Continue reading