I’m always looking for different ways to change up my workout routine. Something as simple as switching up the equipment I use keeps me from getting bored, and lately I’ve been loving kettlebells! I’ve swapped out my dumbbells recently, and actually learned that kettlebells work your body a little …
Training Time: Why Warmup?
Okay so we have all been in the situation where we have a strict amount of time to get our workout in, and a warmup just wasn't cutting it. Warmups are an extremely essential part of a workout, and in some cases can determine if the workout results in more harm than help. So what is a warmup? A …
Learn to Love: Rowing
Using the same principles that carry out the dynamics of a rowboat in water, a water rower uses a flywheel that consists of two paddles in an enclosed tank of water. This provides smooth, quiet resistance without any jerking or jarring. Fitness experts consider it to be “the perfect aerobic …
Take Your Training to the Next Level
When was the last time your workouts got a little upgrade? If you've been doing the same exercises for a while now, then it may be time to change things up a bit! Why? It can help you break through a plateau, prevent injury from overuse, and prevent workout boredom. Here are some small changes you …
Lessons Learned from my Sensei
This past month I interviewed my childhood Mixed Martial Arts instructor Sensei (meaning teacher in Japanese) Scott Zapfel of Tiger Schulmann’s MMA. After graduating from Rutgers University, Sensei Zapfel worked for an environmental engineering company and became severely out of shape. He discovered …
Should you always give it your all?
Tired of constantly being sore and dreading that trip to the gym? Well maybe you’re exercising too much or too hard. Over time, volume and consistency can have a much more sustainable effect on long-term development, rather than short-term intensity. Follow this approach for rewarding, pain-free, …
Heathy Hack for a Healthy Back
You run, lift weights, eat healthy, and drink plenty of water. But are you taking proper care of your back? A healthy back is essential in turning your body into a well-oiled machine. Think of it this way - your back is like a tree trunk and your arms/legs are tree limbs. A strong tree trunk ensures …
Fire Up Those Glutes!
DID YA KNOW...the glutes are the largest and strongest muscle group in the body? The gluteus maximius, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus work together to abduct, extend, and rotate the hips. Strong glutes aren't just aesthetically pleasing! They also prevent injury, boost athletic performance, and …