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Posted: 07/22/2011
In a few weeks, tens of thousands of young men and women will flood athletic fields across the United States. Some will be 6 years old, experiencing for the first time the indoctrination of August football practice, while others will be vying for starting positions at Division I colleges. What they all have in common, however, is the risk of heat-related illnesses that...
Posted: 07/20/2011
Trying to get into an exercise habit, but finding you're more in the habit of making excuses? You can break out of that pattern with these tips from fitness experts on staying motivated and sticking to your fitness routine. Our Fitness Together trainers and studio owners recommend these three strategies to help you stay inspired to work out regularly.1. Keep Your Eye on...
Posted: 07/18/2011
Have you ever watched someone running and said to yourself “Wow that sure does look painful”. That’s because most people who do run, run without knowing proper form and either end up hating it, or end up getting injured as a side effect of improper form. I’m writing this blog in order to help you run with proper form and also to help prevent injury...
Posted: 07/13/2011
Ever wonder why some people get great results from their workouts or their normal eating routine? What makes them different? How do they do it? Usually it’s 1 or 2 simple habits. All of us face two choices in life and it usually pertains to what we control and what we don’t. Sometimes in life, we have challenges beyond our control, yet we allow the challenges...
Posted: 07/12/2011
Sometimes you need a little extra oomph to get you motivated for your workout. We like to crank up the music for our clients and build the right energetic atmosphere. Below is the top 10 workout songs from www.the-top-tens.com. Did yours make the list?1 - Eye of the Tiger - Survivor2 - Beat It - Michael Jackson3- Remember the Name - Fort Minor4 - Du hast - Rammstein5...
Posted: 07/12/2011
A: This is a great question because it addresses the importance not only of practicing stretching but also the best and safest technique for performing this valuable type of exercise. Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility, a key component of physical fitness that is often neglected. A greater degree of flexibility is believed to help prevent injury (and low back...
