Basketball Circuit Workout: For many of us, the month of March means one thing -- March Madness! As in the annual NCAA college basketball tournament that produces the national champion. For those folks who are big fans, basketball is in the air. In keeping with the spirit of the hoop tourney, why not throw a basketball-inspired workout into your routine? For those…
Life Hacks to Boost Your Fitness: The New Year is in full swing and you are certainly sticking with your New Year’s resolutions…right?! Sadly, for many folks, they’ve already fallen off and it’s all too common. We all have the best of intentions as the New Year begins. Resolutions, goals, commitments; call them what you will - they can…
Add the Weight Bar to Transform your Total Gym Workout We all know the Total Gym is extremely versatile and challenges the body in an effective and efficient manner. Whether your goals involve fat loss, strength gains, flexibility improvements, etc., the Total Gym can help you get results. That said, at times, you might need…
4 Efficient And Effective Supersets On The Total Gym Trainers hear every excuse in the book as to why their clients and members aren’t seeing results. They have no money, they don’t have all the equipment necessary, and they don’t know what to do. But by far the most common is they don’t have enough time. Don’t…
Strength Training Exercises for Runners Whether you run competitively, for fitness-related reasons, just for fun, or anywhere in between, you should consider adding strength training to your weekly routine. In addition to all the physical benefits, which we will discuss further, the “mental value” of changing up your routine…
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”- Einstein
We all have good intentions when we start exercising. We commit to working out three times a week, eating a healthier diet, and going for a hike with friends on the weekends.
The first week goes great. Most of us are sore because the only movement we’ve done in the last couple months is the move from the couch to the bed to the office chair. The next few weeks go by without any issue. Around the third week, the soreness has lessened, energy levels have increased, clothes are fitting a little looser, and people are starting to notice positive changes, both mentally and physically.
You think to yourself – I just need to maintain this consistent routine and the positive changes will continue. Results are happening. Life is good.
You are now 6 months into your healthier lifestyle. You miss a workout now and then but, for the most part, you’ve been getting your 3 workouts in every week. You lost weight and dropped a few inches around the waist. Sadly, when you step on the scale now, it seems to always be on the same number as the week prior. The compliments from family and friends have tailed off as well. You are working just as hard as you were in the beginning, but the strength gains and fat loss results have hit a wall.
This is a critical time for folks. Unfortunately, many get frustrated and revert back to their unhealthy lifestyle citing it’s too much work for such little progress. Others will continue to exercise but really just go through the motions and remain stuck in “plateau limbo.” The last group is the determined group. The mentally tough and focused group who will do whatever it takes to overcome this sticking point. The final group is the group that will find a solution to this all-too-common problem.
The summer months are here. That means it’s time to get outside and take advantage of the sunshine. Before rushing into the heat, we’d like to share some of the best benefits and safety tips to make your workout safe and enjoyable.
Outdoor training has numerous benefits, including: