The Impact Of Social Media On Fitness Trends And Body Image
Social Media has a huge impact on all facets of our modern lives, and on the fitness Industry as a whole. Social media has impacted the industry through body image, motivation, accessibility, and community. In this article, we break down some truths about social media fitness influencers that we can easily forget, and how we […]
The Accuracy of Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are quickly becoming a big part of our lives. Thanks to the advent of the smart watch, one in five Americans owns some sort of fitness tracking device. In this article, we’ll share the benefits and downside of owning a fitness tracker, what fitness trackers track and how, and how accurate they are. […]
How To Structure A Home Workout Routine
Working out at home has become more and more popular in recent years. In this article, you’ll learn how to have an effective training session when you’re at home. We’ll cover body weight and unique movements you can do without traditional gym equipment (or no equipment at all). How To Structure A Home Workout Routine […]
The Downsides and Benefits of Fasting
Intermittent fasting has become a fad the last few years in the fitness industry. There are a ton of benefits to fasting (some of which we mention in this article), but some people in the fitness industry have taken those benefits and run with them; selling the latest supplement or program and promising aesthetic results. […]
Heavy Weight, Light Weight And Everything In Between
When should you be lifting heavy and when should you be using lighter weights, and which is most beneficial? Here’s a breakdown of the science and real life strategies that will help you know how to incorporate and structure both into your routine. The short answer is – you should be training in all of […]
How To Combine Cardio and Strength Training
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about cardio and how it relates to your fitness goals. If you’re trying to use cardio for fat loss, sorry, you’re barking up the wrong tree. We’ll go over why cardio is important for overall health, but why it doesn’t work to promote fat loss or overall […]
How To Find A Good Personal Trainer & How To Fire One
The truth is, there are a lot of trainers out there that suck. Your money and time while working towards your fitness goals are important, and having great experiences with solid trainers will create rewarding and beneficial experiences that will serve you and your health in the long-run. Here’s some quick and digestible guidance on […]
How to Incorporate Mobility Exercises Into Your Routine
Are you frustrated with endless stretching routines that seem to do little for your pain and flexibility? Imagine improving your mobility without having to dedicate extra hours to tedious exercises. What if you could enhance your mobility and even reduce aches and pains, all without overhauling your current routine? The good news is, you can. […]
The Relationship Between Alcohol and Fitness
If you’ve been looking for information about alcohol consumption and health, you may have found a lot of conflicting information. Some people (and even a study) have claimed that moderate amounts of alcohol have health benefits while others have said that any alcohol is harmful. Today we want to break down what happens when you […]
How to Strengthen Your Core
Core training is more than just training “abs” and it’s unfortunately not demonstrated effectively on social media most of the time. Contrary to what influencers will tell you, you don’t need 6 days per week of ab training with hundreds of reps. We need to train the core like any other muscle group; hitting the […]