Every year, the National MS Society hosts events all over the country in hopes of raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the central nervous system. Through these events, donations are raised to help MS research in the hopes of finding a cure. By participating in MS events, you are:
The American College of Sports Medicine has announced the findings of its annual “fitness trend forecast,” and found that among other trends like high-intensity training and functional fitness, group fitness will rise in popularity in 2015.
Group training has the unfortunate stigma of the 80s attached to it, giving us the image of sweatbands and workout videos aimed primarily at women. While trends come and go, group exercise for men’s fitness need not be the dancing workout we remember. Group training comes in many forms like cycling and boot camps.
While group training offers many benefits, there are some potential drawbacks if you’re not careful:
If you are looking for a way to individualize your workout, group training is not for you. Because group training involves many people, instructors may not be able to critique everyone’s form. Since many trainers teach the same group training routine over and over again, you’ll be less likely to improve as time goes on. Also, by doing the same high-intensity workout, there is the danger of overtraining.
One of the reasons many men stop exercising is pure boredom. If you primarily workout by yourself, the lack of social interaction and variety can quickly get dull. By working out in a group setting, you are less likely to get bored both physically and mentally with the variety of new exercises and people around to motivate you.
You don’t want to be the guy who skips out on his buddies. If you tell someone you’re going to do something, you’ll be more likely to do it. Known as a conjunctive task, these tasks can only be completed successfully if everyone in the group contributes. By training with a group of friends, you will be less likely to skip out on your workout and become more motivated, keeping everyone motivated in turn.
Many gyms offer group training that is both economical time- and money-wise. Since you are training with a group, trainers can train more people at once and offer deals that will make exercising more affordable.
If you’re not comfortable going to a gym to participate in group exercise, investing in home fitness equipment and inviting your friends over is also an option.
Multiple Sclerosis, often referred to as MS, is a chronic disease which involves damaging of the nerves located in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms of this disease vary widely and are similar to other conditions, which makes it difficult to pin-point whether or not an individual is suffering from MS.
To show our support of MS research, TRUE Fitness has developed The Bike MS, an exercise cycling bike that will help raise awareness to this troubling disease and to those who are suffering from it. Continue reading “Show Your Support with the Bike MS Cycling Bike”
Not all women are the same, especially when it comes to body type. There are many different body types among women, and each one may require a different form of exercise to provide the best results. In general, women’s body types can include:
Figuring out what your individual body type is will help you determine the best workout for you. Remember to always consult with your doctor before starting an exercise routine, and know how to keep yourself safe when exercising.
Women who are pear-shaped tend to be heavier in their thighs, butt, and hips, making them appear lighter on the top and heavier on the bottom. Celebrities such as Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez are considered to be pear-shaped.
If your body type is leaning towards more pear-shaped, focus on:
The apple body shape means you are rounder in the center and have a thicker waist when compared to your hips and shoulders. Celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Lindsay Lohan would be considered apple-shaped.
The best workout for your apple-shaped body would focus on:
If you have a thin, straight silhouette and lack curves, you would be considered to have a straight body type. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diazvrock this figure.
For ladies with a straighter figure, the following workout is best:
The hourglass figure tends to be curvier on both the top and bottom halves of the body with a tiny waist in the middle. Well-known Celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara have the hourglass shape.
When exercising, curvier women should make sure to incorporate:
To make directing your workouts to fit your body type even easier, try investing in home gym equipment. Get the exact piece (or pieces) you need to make sure you are getting the most out of each and every workout you complete.