Category: fitness

Are you a fan of mixing up your cardio with a little weight training? Do you like to switch off running with Pilates or yoga with kick boxing? Then you’re a hybrid athlete! Did you know that hybrid training can help improve the different physical tasks that you complete on a regular basis? Or that…

Your butt is a group of powerful muscles (gluteus maximum, medius and minimus) that help with walking, stepping, running, jumping, sitting, standing and climbing stairs. Your glute muscles also work hard to keep you balanced and maintain your spinal alignment. Strong glutes facilitate powerful, quick movements like sprinting, jumping and throwing. However, if these muscles…

It’s natural for your health and fitness needs to vary with each new season of life and entering menopause is no different. This physical change occurs in women, usually between the ages of 45–55, marking the end of their reproductive years. Not producing a menstrual cycle is the most obvious indication you’ve reached menopause, but…

We often hear about the importance of strength training. Building muscle and increasing strength improves exercise performance, decreases the risk of injuries and improves functional mobility for everyday activities. However, it’s also important to consider your relative strength of opposing muscle groups. Muscle imbalances can compromise your mobility, increase pain and increase your risk of…

What you eat and drink each day is what fuels your daily activity, and if you want to make the most of your workouts, learning how to use nutrition strategically for better performance and recovery is key. All the energy your body needs for your training comes from calories in carbs, proteins and fats, but…

Are you in a rut with your workout? Are you doing the same thing over and over just because it’s easy? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you’re not alone. A recent survey found that 68 percent of Americans who exercise at least once a week adhere to the same fitness plan…

If you are a marathon runner, cyclist, triathlete, hiker or other endurance athlete, you’re probably familiar with energy gels. Energy gels provide quick-acting, easily digestible carbohydrates, making them one of the most popular fueling options during races and long workouts. There are a variety of energy gels and energy chews on the market, so if…