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Finding the right personal trainer

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

How to choose the right personal trainer

So, you’re getting great use out of your awesome new home fitness equipment, but you’re really hoping to take your exercise routine and overall health to the next level in the coming months. While establishing a healthy diet that supports your body’s needs, developing a more regimented sleep cycle and reducing harmful lifestyle factors are all great starting points, you may want to look into working with a personal trainer. Though these individuals services certainly come at a heightened expense to many other fitness options, they can deliver an extreme amount of value to someone looking to better themselves physically. Still, if you’re beginning the search for a personal trainer, the odds are high that you have a lot of questions regarding how to select the right one. Don’t fret about it, though, simply following these few tips should help you ensure that you get the most out of your new fitness companion: Continue reading “Finding the right personal trainer”

Selecting the right pair of running shoes

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

Whether you have a membership to a local fitness center, spend your time exercising on a variety of home gym equipment of prefer to simply hit the open road to get your physical activity in, you’re probably already aware that a good pair of running shoes are one of the most integral investments you can make in your personal fitness. Of course, arriving at this knowledge presents an entire host of questions regarding how to select the pair of shoes that is perfect for you. The reality of the situation may be that there are a vast variety of shoes out there that suit your needs, but the odds are decent that there’s an even broader grouping of shoes that won’t aid in your fitness and could even lead to increased risk of injury. If you’re starting a new exercise routine or are simply in the market for a new pair of shoes, take a look at these few tips for determining which pair is right for you: Continue reading “Selecting the right pair of running shoes”

Best workouts for stationary bikes

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

If you’ve recently made the decision to add some new cardio fitness equipment to your home gym setup, then the odds are strong that you’ve considered investing in one or more stationary bikes. First and foremost, congratulations, as these machines make a wonderful investment for anyone concerned with their cardiovascular fitness or general health. Admittedly, it can be hard to know exactly how to use them once they’re out of the box and set up. By this we mean that simply getting on the bike and pedaling for an hour may not be the most pragmatic use of your workout time. Not to worry though, with these creative ideas and tips for the best stationary bike workouts, you’ll never have a dull moment while exercising on your new machine: Continue reading “Best workouts for stationary bikes”

Avoiding injury when starting a fitness routine

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

Obviously, leading a fit and healthy lifestyle is a far superior option to the alternative of gradually declining in physical shape. That said, there are important considerations to be had if you’re thinking about getting back into shape after a period of significant inactivity. While these concerns range from dealing with finding an appropriate workout regimen to making the time for physical activity to adjusting your diet accordingly, few are quite as important as doing everything in your power to avoid injury. Getting hurt not only has the power to derail your fitness regimen and any progress that you’ve made, but it can also limit your ability to get back in shape later on. There is good news regarding this, though, and that is that it’s entirely possible to avoid injury without going out of your way. In fact, implementing a few simple steps and tricks into your normal workout routine can make a world of difference in your ability to gain heightened levels of fitness while recovering fully between exercise and avoiding injury. Take a look at some of our best pieces of advice for those starting a new fitness routine: Continue reading “Avoiding injury when starting a fitness routine”

The Best Time to Buy a Gym Membership

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

There is no definitive period of time that is best for everyone as a whole to sign up for a gym membership. Each person is different and has different wants/needs when it comes to working out. However, even though no two people are the exact same, the criteria that will help you decide when is best to purchase a gym membership can be useful for everyone. Each of these factors will ultimately help you determine the right time to purchase a gym membership. Continue reading “The Best Time to Buy a Gym Membership”

How to Tone Without Bulking Up

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

Not everyone hits the gym with the intent of bulking up and getting ripped. For those of you who are looking to simply tone while keeping your slender figures, this post is for you! Steering clear of weights all together is not the way to achieve toning results, and it definitely does not mean you will be packing on the “bulk” if you do use weights. The key is a happy medium, Strengthening your muscles is imperative in order to achieve those nice toned muscles. Here are a few ways to tone up without bulking up: Continue reading “How to Tone Without Bulking Up”

Day-of-the-Week Workout Routine

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

An easy way to keep yourself on schedule with your workouts is to develop a routine so that it becomes second-nature. Dedicating each day of the week to a specific exercise, or area of focus, is an easy way to do this! Spreading a full workout into separate daily sessions will motivate you to keep working out all week long, so that you can target all areas. Completing a full body workout in one day may convince you that it was good enough for a few days. However, if you dedicate one day to legs, one day to arms, and so on, it will make you WANT to complete your small daily workout in order to get closer to accomplishing your overall full body workout. Here are a few suggestions for a day-of-the-week workout routine: Continue reading “Day-of-the-Week Workout Routine”

Properly hydrating with a workout regimen

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

Whether you’re an avid weight lifter, a competitive athlete playing a team sport or you spend your fitness time on the elliptical machine, it’s pivotal that you develop a strong sense of proper hydration. While many people think that simply drinking a relatively large volume of water throughout the day is ample for your hydration needs, being more tactical about your consumption of water and electrolytes can help you reach the next plateau in your fitness training. Take a look at these hydration tips and try implementing them into your next few workouts. You’re bound to notice some positive results: Continue reading “Properly hydrating with a workout regimen”

How to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle in the Workplace

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Angie Tinsley

In order to obtain an overall healthy lifestyle, it is important to incorporate all aspects of your life, this includes the workplace. Corporate wellness generates many positive outcomes in regards to their employees as well as for the company itself. Here are a few benefits to incorporating a wellness program at the workplace. Continue reading “How to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle in the Workplace”