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How can I measure my fitness progress? If you’re already working out—or thinking about starting—you have fitness goals. So how do you measure your progress toward those goals? Here are four simple steps. Step 1: Set Specific Goals for Your Fitness Progress If you want
Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Technology on Your Health In the hustle of modern life, where multitasking and digital connectivity are the norms, our reliance on technology can inadvertently wreak havoc on our health. The advent of computers, tablets, and smartphones has undoubtedly made our
If you work hard all year to develop your “fitness habit,” you might get a little nervous during the holidays. Will you lose your momentum? How about your cardiovascular fitness? Will it suffer? Will you get weaker? And your weight, will it go up? We
People who are hoping to get fit often have a question: “Is running bad for you?” In fact, if you Google “top questions about fitness,” that’s one of the Top 18. The short version: Running isn’t bad for you. But it isn’t the solution to
The recent passing of beloved actor Matthew Perry has left many of us reflecting on the struggles he faced in his battle against addiction. Perry’s journey was marked by numerous attempts at sobriety, but his struggle serves as a reminder of the formidable nature of
“Intensity” is a hot word in fitness—so how much of it do you need to accomplish your goals and get fit? The answer: Just enough but not too much. 😉 What is Intensity? First, a definition. Intensity is the volume, magnitude, or degree of something.
What are the benefits of adding strength and muscle to your body? The short answer: It’s great for your health. Keep in mind that we aren’t talking about huge amounts of muscle. Sometimes people think of oversized bodybuilders when they hear the word “muscle,” but
It’s summer, and the sun is beating down—but you want to keep moving and stay fit. So how do you keep working toward your training goals as the temperature soars? We’ll give you six tips—but first, here’s why it’s tougher to train when it’s hot:
What is “normal” aging? Stiff, achy joints, poor sleep, lack of energy, and a host of other conditions that we’ve been told to “just live with”. Are they inevitable? Emerging research states that the human body could live upwards of 150 years! There’s so much more that’s possible for
Fitness is full of buzzwords and jargon—so what is functional fitness training, and why is it important? Here’s the answer: Functional fitness training is used to help people become better at things they do in daily life. The movements used in this style of training
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