Do you want to start working out but it just isn’t a convenient time? When will be a better time to start? … after the holidays are over? … after your schedule quiets down? … after that big work/house project is over? … after the party this weekend? Is it after yet? Adulthood is crazy. […]

It’s almost the end of the 2017. How is that fitness plan that you resolved to get going this year? Don’t worry if you’ve already lost many days (or even months) to procrastination. Starting NOW is miles ahead of never. The way I see it, you have two choices, either start NOW or choose to […]

Have you ever wondered what the best time of day to workout is? Do you know if it is bad to eat after 7pm? I bet you’ve come across these questions before. Maybe you’ve even asked them yourself. What is myth and what is fact? Read on to find out! The gym world is full […]

Have you done countless arm curls and kickbacks in the gym but your arms still feel like flab? Here is a quick tip to get over that flab plateau. Hint: More is not necessarily better. In fitness there is a concept called the law of diminishing returns. Generally while lifting weights once you start doing […]

Does the phrase martial arts or self-defense intimidate you? Do you cringe at the thought of attending a class because you don’t feel coordinated enough? I feel you. I was the same way. But then I made a leap that changed my life forever. I remember my first karate class as if it happened yesterday. […]

How aware are you of what’s going on around you? If you were to close your eyes right now (after reading this blog of course) would you be able to describe what is directly behind you? If there is another person in the room do you know color shirt they are wearing? These may seem […]

Like to use free weights? Free weights are a great and inexpensive way to gain strength and build muscle. But in order to reap the benefits of a free weight workout, you need to watch out for the 3 Ps of weight training. Can you guess what those are? The 3 Ps of weight training […]

Are you trying to get your 10,000 steps in today? Today, the media, health professionals, and even our fancy fitness bands tell us to aim for that universal 10,000 steps per day goal. But where did this number come from? And is it the right goal for you? The 10,000 steps per day goal can […]

When I say “ab workout” what do you think? Crunches? Actually working your abdominals involves a lot more than just crunches. Your abdominals are a complex series of muscles that surround your trunk. There are the external abdominal muscles, like the rectus abdominis (which is what people refer to when they say “6 pack abs”) […]

There is a saying “Wherever the head goes the body goes.” It’s true. Have you ever found yourself looking at something while you’re driving and notice your car moving in the same direction as your eyes? What happens while you are driving happens in fitness too. Whatever you focus your mind on that’s where your […]