Health and Nutritional Benefits of Bananas: I do not think I ever met a person who does not love bananas. Along with apples they are by far the most popular fruits. Why? They are easy, can be eaten on the go, are a perfect portion size, and even have their own wrap. Bananas…
Proven Ways To Improve Your Running Speed: Remember when you were a kid and you told all your friends that your new shoes made you run really fast? The real secrets to running fast are a bit more involved (though examining your shoe choice is a good place to start). The most important…
How Sleep Impacts Your Weight: We all need a good night’s sleep but we may not fully know how truly ESSENTIAL good sleep is for our overall health and well being. When we sleep well, we feel refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the world. When we don’t, we feel…
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…
Ski-Inspired Lower Body Workout on the Total Gym The winter season has arrived, snow has been falling, and it is time to hit the slopes! When it comes to the sport of skiing, the first thing I think about is having strong legs. Having spent some time out on the…
Pump Up the Jam: The playlists on your music listening device are a personal testament to the type of music that moves you. But did you know that music changes the way you exercise? It provides motivation, alters your mood with the lyrics and helps focus movement with the beat. Studies by the…
“Pinch an Inch”: In the body, fat is not just fat. It’s all about location, location, location. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Obesity Prevention Source, having large hips and a padded butt does not have the same health risks as a portly potbelly. Apples vs Pears Although an apple a day may be healthy, being…
Fitness Gear & Trends To Kickoff 2016: The assignment: Identify top fitness trends for 2016. The reality: This is harder than it seems, because fitness has become so personalized that trends branch off in many directions. That being written, probably the biggest ongoing trend is technology gadgets that virtually…