Words can be a powerful force. Mantras, or a statement that is repeated frequently, can be even more powerful. Studies have shown that mantras can relieve one's stress and increase one's self-esteem. However, can mantras and affirmations be detrimental to one's health? I believe that they can be. …
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As we are driving to the beach, one of our favorite things to do is wake up early, strap our shoes on, and go for that run on the beach with perfect views of the sunrise. There really is nothing better and more relaxing than that view. Now, we wake up the following morning and go for another run and …
Ahhh June. How I love thee. Long gone are the cold and dark days of winter! Thank goodness, right? It's finally warm enough to take our workouts outside! Exercising outside has benefits such as: Increased strength of connective tissues because of the constantly changing environment More …
Ahh….resistance bands. We all have probably seen them in the gym and they don’t get much use. As a personal trainer I am here to tell you that I use them all the time, as do other trainers. They are a tool that we as trainers love to use with our clients. Resistance bands are a great way to get a …
What is the single best strength-building exercise many of us could be incorporating into our exercise routine? Consult enough exercise scientists and the latest exercise research, and the answer would likely be a resounding: squats. For lower-body strength and flexibility, there is probably no …
Do you want to make your workout more interesting and burn more calories while doing it?? Aerobic interval training, also called high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can take your workout to the next level. Interval training is simply alternating short bursts (about 30 seconds) of intense …
What's the only thing better than a sweaty, challenging, upbeat workout? Doing that workout with a friend - duh! Studies show that perceived support from our peers can have an influence on our exercise habits. What's more, working out with a friend makes going to the gym a little less daunting and a …
Are you the type of person who finds it hard to find the time to workout? Maybe you can only make it to the gym once or twice a week. Or maybe every time you can make it to the gym, you're in a time crunch. Or perhaps you get bored doing the same routine, week in and week out. If you fall into any …
