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Now that the 2010 Olympic Games are finished will the inspiration of these conditioned athletes be forgotten or will it make you start setting your own fitness goals? It really shouldn’t take the Olympics to get one off the couch and into the gym. Yet if you are one of the many who have made [...]

Personal trainers don’t get enough credit. You watch these Olympic athletes compete and all you see is strength, grace and determination. What you don’t see is what it took to get that competitor to that Olympian level. To stay focused and motivated for four years only to watch a skier win a race but two [...]

If only you had the time, right? Olympic athletes are a committed bunch. Yes they make time. They have a fit coach. They set goals. And they struggle too. Just because you are an Olympic contender doesn’t mean smooth sailing. Think of the hard work they put in four years worth for that brief moment [...]

Watching Olympian athletes compete you get the strong sense that balance fitness and core training is a big part of their exercise routines. How can it not be? The strength they possess just to keep themselves on their feet in some cases at high speeds is simply amazing. Just watching skiers fly down the mountain [...]

Okay am I missing something with this treadmill bike? It looks like a scooter - a long chassis scooter at that, so I have to wonder if one spends more time concentrating on walking and feet position than one does looking up to see what’s up ahead on the road. Watch your balance there dude. [...]

Nothing wrong with a little workout management. We manage businesses and home finances so why not manage your exercises? One of the more popular apps coming out of iTunes is the iFitness app. It’s clean and ease of use makes it handy to bring along to the gym to keep track of your custom workouts. [...]

Have you been staying away from the gym for fear of catching a cold or even worse the dreaded flu? It’s true any workout facility can harbor its share of germs, but if you use common sense and take precautions you won’t find any harm in working out. Make sure you wipe down the equipment [...]

Being shaky on your feet is no fun especially as you age. If you’ve been neglecting your lower body for some time now, maybe it is the right time to get your power muscles in shape. And I’m talking about your legs and glutes. A good start to become stronger starts with squats exercises. [...]

Did you know why people choose a recumbent cycle over a upright model? A lot has to do with comfortability. The ease of getting on the bike and off is another factor. But should it discourage you from using one at your local health facility? Maybe you’re the type of exerciser that just jumps on [...]

Do you have the tools for fitness success? Getting in shape or staying in shape is important at any age. Reaching your fitness goals so you can live life to its fullest can be achieved if you work at it. Today being healthy and happy means so much more during these stressful times. Today there [...]

Every once in awhile it feels good to do a little house cleaning. If you have clothes that was last worn in the 80’s, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your closet. Do you still have food with expired dates still in the refrigerator? What about that exercise bike that has seen better days? You’ve been [...]

Are you worried about the cost of living? If you are middle age man or woman and have just lost your job, you’re probably thinking how am I going to pay my bills. According to news reports workers who are out of work spend their time either looking for a job or sleeping. And because [...]

What’s so special about the PlyoLite Rebounder and the Dynamax Medicine Ball? They work well together - in fact they were made for each other. The PlyoLite Rebounder is a sturdy light industrial model that fits nicely in the home. Easy to adjust from a level to the floor up to various angles of your [...]

The mind is a powerful tool when trying to get in shape. The connection between mind and body is fast becoming a mainstream thought and not just for “mind-body” workouts like Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi. Now it seems that every workout should be for both your body and your mind. Visualization is an example [...]

I am 43 and I started a formal strength training routine 10 weeks ago. I am fit. I am not overweight. I ran my first half marathon in April and I workout 6 days a week. So why the importance of strength training now? My bones need it! My muscles need it! When you’re set [...]