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To Box or Not To Box?!

Posted: 01/06/2012

Tired of the same old cardio routine you do on the treadmill every week or bored with the same monotonous workout? Well, have you considered giving boxing a try before? This type of workout is not just for the professional athlete anymore. Boxing for the masses is gaining more and more popularity and for good reasons too! Training like a boxer allows one to improve not only muscle...

The Benefits of Plyometrics

Posted: 12/15/2011

You hear your trainer throwing around the word "plyometrics" during various exercises, but what the heck does it mean and how does it benefit you?! Plyometrics are a repetitive jumping, bounding or pushing motion that lengthens and shortens the muscles to improve strength and power. Squat jumps, one leg hops, burpies and jumping jacks are all considered plyometric exercises....

Intensity NOT Duration

Posted: 07/15/2011

I'm sure you've fallen for the conventional wisdom of more time on the treadmill equates with maximum fat loss and calorie burn, right?  We all have, and that used to be the "way to do it."  Science has proven otherwise in recent history. Now's the time to take a step back and look at what you're doing with your cardio and think about whether or not it's actually working...

How's my cardio intensity?

Posted: 10/01/2010

There are three easy ways to determine if you are working hard enough while doing your cardio:The Talk Test:  You shouldn't be able to carry on a full conversation without taking a breath during most of your cardio.  However, if you're working so hard that you're gasping for air, your intensity is a bit too high.  A happy medium would be the ability to talk during...