Many people want to get into lifting. However, they don’t always know where to begin. From a personal trainer, here are a few tips as to how to order your exercises if you want to begin lifting. Multi-jointed to Single Jointed You might be thinking: what on earth does that mean? I’m going to …
Want Stronger Glutes?
Haven't you heard? Glutes are the new abs! They're all the rage these days. But there's more to strong glutes than meets the eye. A strong gluteus maximus reduces your risk for injuries of the knee, lower back, hamstrings, and groin. If you play sports, strong glutes help you accelerate, decelerate, …
Beginners Guide to College Fitness
Walking into the gym for your first time can be a little bit intimidating. In one corner there’s two guys wearing tank tops doing bicep curls in front of the mirror. In the other corner is a large group of girls all doing a bodyweight circuit in perfect unison. Somewhere there’s a person who is …
Fun in the Sun!
Even though summer is coming to an end, most of us still want to spend as much time as possible in the sun! The thought of working out in a sweaty gym is just not on the same level as being outside. Luckily, there are tons of ways to stay active while also soaking up some rays. After all, being in …
Leg Exercises For More Defined Calves
Have you been trying to gain more toned calves? Here are a few tips and exercises to help define the calves and work the leg muscles! Stay active: Preventing fluid from building up in your lower legs is key for defined calves. The solution is simple: just get up and move throughout the day. …
Breathing During Weight Lifting
Have you ever been lifting at the gym and caught yourself holding your breath? Everyone's been guilty of it at one point or another. Most of the time, people don’t think about their breathing at all when lifting. However, it is one of the most important parts of the lift! What is the Concentric …
Are You Training Efficiently?
How long do you spend at the gym? 30 minutes? 40? 50? 60 minutes or more? Here’s another question for you: are you training efficiently? Meaning, are you getting the most out of your workouts in the least amount of time? Even though it may sound logical, more time spent in the gym doesn’t always …
The Must-Have Free Fitness App
What makes a workout routine sustainable? It has to fit your schedule, it has to be adaptable, and - most importantly - it has to be ENJOYABLE! If you've found yourself in a fitness rut or you've been wanting to try new workouts but don't have the time or money... then read on, Pilgrim! This article …