When I discuss toning a body, I think of a dancer’s body. A dancer’s body is lithe, powerful and strong. There are subtle, attractive muscles that shine through and look natural to the body. This differs from building pounds of muscle which can also be attractive but results in obvious…
Your assignment to exercise your butt and thighs, is just in time for summer! We spent some time at SPA 23 in Pompton Plains, NJ which has Total Gym Gravity classes as well as private sessions. We provided five exercises that target the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and abductors, making sure…
The use of essential oils is gaining worldwide attention as a popular alternative lifestyle resource. The global organic essential oils market is expected to grow 11% through 2021 due to increased demand for organic beauty and personal care products, especially among millennials. They are becoming more aware of the health…
Does washing with anti-bacterial soaps really keep you from coming down with the flu or a cold? These airborne illnesses are contagious, so a defensive lifestyle regime makes sense in order to combat them. Antibacterial soap is essentially any cleaning product with active antimicrobial ingredients added. These agents or chemical ingredients…
You just completed a kick ass spin class which not only got your heart rate up, but left you in a pool of sweat. That can get annoying. Although it’s a necessary body function, for some sweating is very unpleasant. Sweat is moisture exuded through the pores of the skin,…
The holidays are upon us and that means it’s time to stress out over gift-giving. For the fitness buff (or wannabe) on your gift list, these gift suggestions will be right on target. CLASSPASS If your giftee lives in a large city or travels, a ClassPass can provide the…
Do These Exercises Every Day To Stay Fit For Life: Most of us operate with some daily regimens, no matter how crazy our days get. For example most of us have a set wake up time, morning and/or evening hygiene procedure, breakfast time and sleep time. Including a set exercise…
What Is “Foundation Training?" What I love about writing assignments is that they give me the opportunity to expand the knowledge base and share with others. This is the case with Foundation Training (FT), an exercise format focused on safely stretching the back muscles while strengthening the core. This format was developed by…
How To Turn Your Commute Into A Workout: Is there an opportunity to cram a little exercise into your commute time? Believe it or not there is and it allows you to help fulfill the government suggested quota of 150 minutes of exercise per week to improve or maintain your health. Start off With…
5 Gym Bag Essentials Fitness trainers, like scouts, have to be ready for anything. Whether they’re training clients in the park or in their basement, clients have to feel challenged and see results, the livelihood barometers of the business. Based on my own experiencing and perusing other sites, a pattern emerges of key items…