The Pyramid Workout is back! This time, let’s work on our conditioning. What is a Pyramid Workout? The pyramid workout is a specific workout structure where you progress through exercises, going back through the ones you’ve completed before moving on to the next exercise. Once you reach the last exercise, you work backwards. When…
Heading out to the beach this summer? Try adding some variety to your fitness routine and do your next workout in the great outdoors! By taking your workout to the beach, you can enjoy the added benefits of soaking in the sun while increasing your vitamin D levels, breathing the fresh air while boosting your…
There are three energy systems at work when you exercise. These systems supply energy to your body and vary depending on the activity you are performing. These energy systems are the Anaerobic Alactic, Anaerobic Lactic, and Aerobic. The Aerobic system provides energy for your body while you engage in low to medium-intensity activities lasting two…
So, you’ve upped your weights, reps, and sets – now how can you take your workout to the next level? When you want to spice up your gym routine and add a new challenge to your workout, glider discs may be your next move. What Are Glider Discs? Glider discs (also known as sliding…
Have you ever wanted to try a piece of gym equipment, but felt intimidated by it? When I first started strength training, I was intimidated to use the barbells and squat racks, because I assumed it was meant for advanced lifters. I didn’t want to embarrass myself trying to figure out how to step it…
If you’re looking for an intense workout to increase your endurance, give this pyramid workout a try. What is a Pyramid Workout? The pyramid workout is a full-body workout with minimal rest and targets every muscle group in the body, including your quads, hamstrings, shoulders, chest, back and core. There are a total of…
Pull-ups are a great compound exercise to strengthen the upper body and core. However, the idea of lifting your entire body weight can be a daunting task. But fear not! This blog will guide you through the progression to doing a standard pull-up. A Standard Pull-up A standard pull-up is performed by grabbing a…
Adding a mini band to your workout can help strengthen your stabilizer muscles, which are important muscles for good posture and balance. They work to “stabilize” the body and help protect joints, too. How does this small but effective piece of equipment do this? By adding resistance to the muscles around the band. Target Your…
Has anyone ever told you that strength training is dangerous, will make you bulky, or that you must feel pain to gain results? If you’ve ever heard these statements or similar ones, they are false! These myths lead to many people over-training or avoiding strength training altogether. The truth is, strength training can be beneficial…
Everyday we engage in a variety of activities, such as shopping and cooking, that necessitate all sorts of physical movements, like reaching, twisting, and bending. To do these tasks, our bodies have to work in one of three different planes of movement, or in a combination of these planes. It is important that we are…