It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that sitting too much is bad for our health. Study after study comes out pointing out that sitting too much leads to poor health, some even saying that lack of physical activity poses the same level of health risks as smoking. But what if you have to…
How Sleep Supports Your Fitness Goals When you think of fitness, you probably think about diet and exercise first. But there’s another vital factor that people often overlook. Sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep does more than just keep you from feeling tired. Sleep also has a profound impact on fitness, for a variety of…
If you’re new to the world of fitness or you just started going to a gym, knowing what people mean when they talk about different types of exercise can help you figure out what types of workouts to focus on. One way to describe exercises is by distinguishing between compound exercises and isolation exercises. Even…
Whether you’re new to working out or a long-time fitness enthusiast, setting goals is super helpful. Goals help keep us motivated, giving us something to work toward. They also guide a fitness plan, helping us figure out what types of workouts to focus on to achieve the goals we have in mind. For goals to…
Usually when we think of training at a gym, we think of the lone athlete working on their own or of someone working one-on-one with a personal trainer. If we think of people at the gym in groups, it’s often friends who go to the gym together as workout buddies. Group training combines the perks…
Even if you’ve never heard of British historian Cyril Parkinson, you’re probably familiar with the idea known as Parkinson’s law. This idea states, “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” Remember when you were in school, and you had to write a paper? If you thought you needed a couple…
The start of a new year is an exciting time filled with possibilities and opportunities for growth and self-improvement. For many people, making a resolution to get in shape and become more healthy is a top priority. One way to achieve this goal is by committing to a regular exercise routine, and joining a gym…
