A Beginner’s Guide to Strength Training and Staying Strong

Strength training offers numerous benefits.  Some of them include increased strength and muscle mass, improved bone density, better weight management, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. With all these benefits, it is important to get started.  We will look at a beginner’s guide to strength training and staying strong. Benefits of Strength Training Strength training […]

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Uncover the Secrets to Reaching Fitness Success

There are no quick fixes to fitness. It takes years to develop our current health and fitness state. Consequently, it takes time to reverse or change our current state. When it comes to the bottom line to being healthy and fit, we get what we work for, not what we wish for.  Let’s uncover the […]

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Intermittent Exercise Has Positive Results

Exercising daily is one of the best things you can do for your health.  Being committed to your future by making exercise part of your routine is a great way to extend your health span.  There are many ways to accomplish your health goals.  Intermittent exercise has positive results and is one of the methods […]

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Dynamic Warmups for the Greatest Physical Agility

Stretching before and after exercise can improve flexibility, range of motion, and performance.  It also reduces the risk of injury.  Dynamic and static are two common types of stretching.  They share some similarities but have many different characteristics and benefits. Use dynamic warmups for the greatest physical agility. Static Stretching Loosens up the muscles.  Static […]

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You Will Never Regret Doing the Workout You Did Not Want to Do!

To busy, tired, lack motivation, no interest, mentally drained, hungry, in a hurry, must complete the task list? What else can we add to this list as to why we don’t want to work out and exercise?  We have many distractions and reasons not to do it.  However, you will never regret doing the workout […]

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Morning Workouts are a Great Way to Start the Day

Sometimes it is hard to fit in a workout.  Motivating yourself to get out of bed an hour earlier to exercise can be overwhelming.  At the other end of the day, we are can be tired and exhausted from work and responsibilities.  However, when you are motivated to get moving and develop the routine of […]

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There Will be Bumps in the Road

Starting on a fitness journey is a rewarding and transformative process.  It is also a process that includes ups and downs and is never a smooth ride. Just like any change in life, the path to better health and fitness will come with its challenges, setbacks and frustrations.  Understanding the journey is the key to […]

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Behind the Scenes of Working Out at the Gym

Someone asked me the other day where is the best place to work out.  Home, gym, outdoors, indoors? My answer was the location that is most motivating to you where you will WANT to complete your workout.  There is nothing magical about any location. What is special is the connection YOU feel to continue doing […]

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5 Ways to Build a Lean Muscular Body with Dumbbells

Lean muscle mass powers our movements, helps us tackle daily tasks, and plays a role in our health.  It is essential for functional day-to-day activities and helps our bodies to perform effectively. Lean muscle is having the right amount of muscle for your body without unnecessary fat.  Since lean muscle is so important, let’s look […]

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What is the Difference Between Life Span and Health Span?

I hear many people say they want to live a long life. They want to live as long as they can.  However, as my grandmother said, old age is not pretty.  Because of that, I want to live a long life. But only if it is filled with healthy activity.  What is the difference between […]

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