Fitness fanatics increased dramatically during the 1980’s, for reasons no one is certain. Workouts were developed of all styles and types in order to achieve that much-wanted buff bod that everyone seemed to strive for at the time. Much of these workouts were considered to be ‘fads’ and died off rather quickly (phew!). Here are the top seven workout trends that we are glad died in the 1980’s: Continue reading “7 Workout Trends We’re Glad Died in the 80’s”
Month: October 2014
5 Fitness Trends Every Gym Owner Should Watch
Fitness Trends are constantly popping up and escalate at a fast rate. In order to hop on the trends as soon as they emerge, you need to know what to be watching for. There are five fitness trends that every gym owner should be aware of right now in order to take full advantage of them. Continue reading “5 Fitness Trends Every Gym Owner Should Watch”
Importance of Tracking Your Workouts
It is often hard to find the necessary motivation needed to make yourself start working out, as well as to keep going once you have started. There is a simple and easy solution to this problem that we all seem to face: track your workouts! Utilizing online and/or mobile fitness logs can greatly increase your motivation to get moving. A great example of app is the TRUE Fitness app. Downloading the app is absolutely FREE and is a great way to provide you with everything you need to keep yourself motivated!
With this app you can set fitness goals each week, keep track of all workouts (including statistics: distance, time, and calories), and receive that extra little bit of encouragement from the motivational coaches available to choose from. For a lot of us, that feeling after a good workout is just not enough to keep us on the right track at all times. We want to see the results immediately, and this app allows us to. The TRUE Fitness app offers a visual representation of your progress, as well as an overall total of how much you have accomplished toward each of your fitness goals. Now it’s easy to see how far you have come and how little you have left to go! Continue reading “Importance of Tracking Your Workouts”
How to get a full body workout on the treadmill
Home treadmills are an effective way of improving your cardiovascular system and helping you reach your fitness goals, whatever they may be. The treadmill is more than just a machine to build strong legs, however. You can actually get a total body workout on your home treadmill to give yourself the most powerful fitness routine as possible. Continue reading “How to get a full body workout on the treadmill”
Fitness Activities to do With Your Family
We all tend to get involved in our own busy schedules, which often lead to something getting moved to the “back burner”. And, let’s be honest, it’s usually our physical fitness that gets pushed to the side. After a long, hard day at work, there is no reason you should have to choose between spending time with your family and friends, or squeezing in some time for a workout. Here are several activities in which you can achieve both! Continue reading “Fitness Activities to do With Your Family”
5k Playlist
Having a hard time making it through your 5k training workouts? Not anymore! Try this 10-song playlist that is sure to get you through your workout while keeping you upbeat and motivated. Keeping yourself entertained with these great songs will make those minutes and miles a breeze!
- Hell Yeah by Rev Theory: 4:18
- Turn Down For What by DJ Snake and Lil Jon: 3:34
- Timber by Kesha and Pitbull: 3:29
- Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone Feat. Pitbull: 4:21
- Bang Bang by Jessie J Feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj: 3:06
- Faint by Linkin Park: 2:54
- We Own It by 2 Chainz Feat. Wiz Khalifa: 3:47
- Drink You Away by Justin Timberlake: 5:30
- She Looks So Perfect by 5 Seconds of Summer: 3:38
- 2 Reasons by Trey Songz: 3:17
Total Time: 37:54
5 Easy Ways to Exercise at Home
It’s not always easy to find time in our hectic schedules to hit the gym for an hour every night. When prioritizing our to-do lists, fitness often gets bumped down to the bottom, but that’s okay! You don’t need an at-home gym or gym membership in order to have a successful workout. There are many activities you can do around your own home that keep you physically active while being productive and knocking a few chores off of your to-do list. Check out these calorie-burning chores: Continue reading “5 Easy Ways to Exercise at Home”
Give your cycling workout a boost with these tips
Home exercise bikes can provide you with a great workout by enhancing your cardiovascular system and strengthening leg muscles, among many other benefits. However, in order to make the most of your at-home bike, it’s important that you’re working out in the right way. Simply going through the motions won’t be what you need to help you reach your goals. Instead, make the most of your cycling workout with these effective tips: Continue reading “Give your cycling workout a boost with these tips”
Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
It’s that time of year when it is pumpkin EVERYTHING! Not only does pumpkin-flavored anything taste great, but pumpkin is good for you too. There are a lot of great recipes out there, but if you want to try something healthy AND different, give chocolate chip pumpkin bread a shot! Using egg whites versus the egg yolk in this recipe will greatly reduce the amount of cholesterol consumed with each serving. This recipe makes a GREAT fall breakfast, or even mid-afternoon snack and only contains 152 calories per serving! Courtesy of Health.com, the recipe is as follows: Continue reading “Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe”