5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

We’re big fans of bodyweight workouts. Lifting, pushing and pulling your own bodyweight is important. In terms of functional training, there’s really no better or more important functional training than being able to move your body in ways that mimic every day life.

Aside from the functionality aspect, bodyweight workouts are great because they require no equipment and can be done anywhere (for the most part). So whether you’re traveling, at home, visiting relatives or in a hotel room, you can do almost all of these movements no matter where you are.

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20 Minute Core Burn Workout

20 Minute Core Burn Workout

Everyone talks about the core and how important it is to maintain a strong core. Core strength is important for posture, strength and protecting your vital organs. Ready to take your core development up a notch or two? Part of building a strong center is making sure you always keep your core guessing as to what’s coming next. Just like any other part of the body, the minute your center or core starts to get “comfortable” with your routine is the minute it will stop providing results.

Change is good in all workouts so it’s important to mix it up to keep your body guessing. Here are a few tips for developing a killer twenty-minute core-building routine and a workout that you can try out without too much difficulty…

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6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

Interval training has gained a huge amount of steam over the last several years. It may seem complicated but interval training is simply alternating short periods of intense exercise with periods of less intense activity or “active rest” (walking, marching in place or step touching are examples of active rest). Interval workouts are really very easy to incorporate and don’t necessarily include complicated movements either.

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3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

3 Signs Your Workout Isn't Working Anymore

There comes a time in each fitness routine when you kind of know your workout isn’t working anymore. It’s like the bad boyfriend or girlfriend you don’t want to break up with. You’re perfectly happy with the routine, comfortable in the scenario and not looking forward to change. On the other hand, you really want to be happy but are just having a hard time moving forward. Sound familiar?

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4 Tips: How To Get Your Workouts In During The Holidays

4 Tips: How To Get Your Workouts In During The Holidays

Maintaining your fitness regimen is important for a sound body and mind. Finding the time to work out during the holiday season always seems to be somewhat of a challenge. It’s always tough with holiday get togethers, work parties and having friends and family in town to find time for working out. Whether you’re trying to plan your workouts during holiday time or time starved in general, these tips will help you keep up with your workouts during even the busiest times of the year.

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3 Simple Resistance Band Workouts

3 Simple Resistance Band Workouts

Simple does not mean easy! These resistance band workouts are a fantastic way to challenge and strengthen your body, offering a unique alternative to traditional bodyweight exercises or free weights. While resistance bands might not be ideal for serious bodybuilding, they are perfect for gaining strength, shaping muscles, and toning, especially for beginner to intermediate exercisers.

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5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outside

5 Reasons To Take Your Workout Outside

If you frequently workout at a gym or inside your house, there are good reasons to move your workout outdoors. Granted, outdoor workouts can be challenging in extreme heat or cold but if the temperature is mild and comfortable, a change of scenery can keep you motivated as well as challenge your body in a whole new way.

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10 Fitness Workouts To Try

10 Fitness Workouts To Try

I consistently hear the question, “What should I do for my workouts?” from  our clients. My answer is always “do what you like to do.” It is so important to make fitness fun so that you actually want to workout. If I told you that you have to cycle five times each week but you hate to cycle, most likely you won’t go and you won’t work out. What good would that do? Sometimes  it is a matter of thinking outside the box and trying a workout or even an activity that you may not have thought to try.

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