Anytime is a great time to start working out. COVID-19 however, has forced a lot of fitness enthusiasts and beginners to workout from home. So, this article is focused on at home workouts for beginners. We’re also sticking to exercises that require no equipment at all. BODYWEIGHT TRAINING This time of year, cardio can…
If you’ve been working out at home for the last year, you’ve probably done your fill of squats, lunges and push-ups. But what about those smaller muscles that haven’t received as much attention? What Are Synergist Muscles? Many small muscles in our body play an important role as synergists, meaning they assist the primary…
As we mentioned in our previous blog post, balance training is important for all kinds of daily activities and is important to work on, no matter your age or fitness level. In that post, we shared some easy ways you can try balance training at home. Here, our Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor, Miguel, will…
Though you may not realize it, you use your balance to do all kinds of daily activities, including walking, getting out of a chair, going up or down the stairs, and leaning over to tie your shoes. Regardless of your age, you can benefit from balance exercises. What is Balance Training? Balance training…
Whether it’s getting up off a chair or getting down to play with your kids, the squat is one of the most functional movements we do as humans. Babies and kids naturally have the range and ability to do this with perfect positioning (and no pain). But as we age and our lifestyles change, we…
In our Intro to Foam Rolling blog, we talked about how foam rolling is great to do before a workout to prepare your body for movement. It’s also an effective tool in preventing injury. In this blog, we’ll share some specific rolling moves you can try to target different parts of the body. Perform each…
Push-ups are a great thing to work on when you have limited equipment and space. They are beneficial for building upper body strength, and when done with proper form, they can also strengthen the lower back and core. Here are some tips on proper technique and how to progress and build on your strength. …
There is plenty of information out there telling you that ‘carbs are the enemy,’ but I encourage you to change that mindset! Carbohydrates are used primarily for energy, and excess is first stored in the muscles and liver to be used later for things such as energy production, regulating blood glucose and insulin metabolism, and…
What are Macronutrients? Macronutrients are nutrients that we require in large amounts. There are three kinds: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Each macronutrient plays a specific role in the body and helps provide the energy required to maintain bodily functions – basically, they keep us moving and grooving! This post focuses on fats, why they’re important,…
Whether in your basement, backyard, or living room, training efficiently doesn’t mean you need a lot of equipment or space. This fun and challenging Kettlebell (KB) Complex workout is very effective and can be done at your gym or at home. If you don’t have a rower available, feel free to swap it out for…