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Ask the Experts: What Are the Benefits of Yoga?

Yoga is popular for rejuvenating minds, bodies and spirits in today's fast-paced society. And it is a natural supplement to both cardio and strength workouts …Lees meer
Cardiovascular Exercise
Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Cardio Calorie Burn

It is a common question among exercisers: Will I burn more calories on a treadmill or an elliptical trainer? While both machines are effective, Life Fitness explains that in the ongoing battle between treadmills and elliptical trainers, it all boils down to intensity and duration. …Lees meer
General Exercise
Beat Fitness Plateaus with Progression Training

Have you have ever hit a workout plateau, where fitness progress and change seem impossible? If so, follow these tips from Life Fitness and consider using the Progression Exercise method. …Lees meer
Cardiovascular Exercise
Barefoot Running

Many exercisers are exploring the concept of barefoot running by using increasingly popular minimalist running shoes. These shoes follow the notion that the barefoot style offers better balance and connection with the earth. …Lees meer
General Exercise
Functional Fitness

The key to functional fitness is integration – when you’re able to teach all of your muscles to work together, your body functions as a whole. Functional fitness means creating a body that is capable of handling everyday situations. …Lees meer
General Exercise
Benefits of Boot Camp

If your image of fitness boot camps is killer workouts for only the very buff, you may not be paying attention to one of today’s hottest workout trends. Boot camp-style fitness programs are reaching all age groups and all fitness levels. …Lees meer
Lifestyle Management
Maintaining Your Summer Goals

If you’ve managed to maintain your summer goals with a set workout program, keep it going as the fall and winter months approach. Don’t let the urge to hibernate sabotage your workout regime as the days shorten and colder temperatures settle in. …Lees meer
Lifestyle Management
Summer Fitness Blunders

In the rush to burn calories and get fit, we often commit mistakes that can add up and demolish any fitness regimen. Follow these tips to avoid the blunders that can impact your goals and add to the time it takes to meet your fitness goals. …Lees meer
General Exercise
Staying Hydrated in the Heat

We’ve all heard the rule that we should consume eight ounces of water per day, but how many of us actually do? Water is vital to proper body function – it makes up 70 percent of our body composition! …Lees meer
General Exercise
The Importance of a Proper Cool-Down

Cooling down and stretching after a workout won't guarantee less post-exercise muscle soreness, but it will reduce the risk of injury and help to re-stabilize the body temperature and heart rate. …Lees meer