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Running Up That Hill

Training For My First Race (Part 2) One night my wife said to me, “I want to do a race. Not just any race, the Disney race.” I looked at her and said, “Sure, why ...
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Visualization for Lifting

If you were to ask anybody on the planet what percentage of a sport is physical and what percentage of it is mental, I guarantee you that literally no one will say “It’s 100% physical.” ...
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Training For My First Race

The Gene Mile A little back story about myself. For the past 10 years, fitness has been a focus of mine. When I first started out it was to lose weight and to simply be ...
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You are Stronger Than You Think!

If you have read the title of this post and are looking for some great hype to get your blood pumping, goose bumps on your arms, and electricity bolting through your entire body then you ...
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Benefits of a Good Training Partner

The value of training with (a) partner/s in relation to strength training cannot truly be quantified, but, I am going to try to in this short read. First we must put into context what “training” ...
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4 Essential Muscle Groups in Boxing

Boxing is not only a fun sport but a great way to get some fitness training. It can also be exhausting, painful, and may lead to muscle fatigue or injury if you don’t include some ...
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The Benefits of HIIT-ing the Gym

In recent years, there has been a spike in the HIIT trend – and for good reason! Even if you haven’t utilized the method yet, you’ve probably caught the term before. It means short, high-intensity ...
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Why You Should Try TRX Suspension Training

Figuring out which fitness equipment to use at the gym can be confusing. There’s so much to choose from that it’s hard to know which machine would best suit your needs and goals. For instance, ...
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Top 3 Reasons Boxing Should be Part of Your Workout Routine

As an exercise, boxing is gaining popularity. People who box for fitness frequently use a punching bag to avoid physical contact that might cause concussions and other injuries. And this type of workout has many ...
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Burpees: The Swiss Army Knife of Exercises

Looking for a heart-pumping, sweat-inducing, full-body exercise that will tone you from the inside out? The notorious burpee is an all-in-one, time-effective exercise that boosts cardiorespiratory health, lowers blood pressure, and challenges the entire body. ...
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Mixing Up Your Cardio Routine: Have You Tried the Rower Yet?

We all know the benefits of cardio exercise and how it can enhance our lives, both now and as we get older, but let’s face it—sometimes it can feel more like a chore than an ...
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The Amazing Benefits of Squats Exercise for General Body Stamina

If you are trying to build muscle or lose weight, there’s one exercise that you cannot ignore: squats. They can be done in almost any place! Also, recent research shows that people who squat often ...
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