Do you track your heart-rate? If you’re running on a treadmill or riding an exercise bike, there are usually heart-rate sensors on the handlebars. And when doing cardio, it’s normal to keep track of your heart rate. The general rule of thumb is to keep your heart rate between 60 to 70% max to burn…Heart-rate:… Read more

Now’s the time to buy that swimsuit! You may have been counting the calories since the New Year rolled in, but did you know that you should be trying on and buying that swimsuit for summer 2018 right now? Winter is the best time to purchase a swimsuit since they are all on sale. Put…Swimsuit:… Read more

Have you heard of the Peloton bikes? You know, those bikes that you can live-stream spin classes from the comfort of your own home? With a small payment of $1995 plus the monthly subscription service ($39/mo), you can have unlimited spin classes in your living room! With 0% financing, all of this can be an…Peloton… Read more

In a recent study done on patients with Parkinson’s disease, a huge discovery was found. Patients who partook in exercise three times a week for 45 minutes at a time at 80 to 85% maximum heart rate saw their symptoms slow down. Parkinson’s symptoms include tremor, rigid muscles and problems with movement. While early treatment…Slowing… Read more

What are you working on today? When talking to my gym members, I often hear them list off the muscle groups they work on. Biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest, back, and legs. Many never mention their forearms, and I notice that most people don’t focus on this smaller, more forgotten about muscle group. Working on your…Forearm… Read more

Do you track your steps with a Fitbit? If so, you may be aware of the sad reality that Fitbits break. Whether it’s the strap or the software slowing down, eventually your Fitbit may bite the dust. As long as you’re within the one-year warranty period, you can either get your Fitbit repaired or replaced…What… Read more

Stay classy, my friend The gym can be intimidating, especially for beginners. Outside of the normal gym rules, there are several unspoken rules that you should follow at every gym. Following these rules will help you have proper gym etiquette. Gym Rules 101 Shower and wear clean clothes to the gym. Don’t be stinky, no…Proper… Read more

There’s nothing more satisfying than conquering a great workout. The feeling of pride after smashing a challenging new exercise or activity is pretty incomparable. In addition to the emotional benefits of working out, there are also a ton of physical benefits to fitness. Many people incorporate workouts into their daily routines, but what they may…8… Read more

Are you a runner? Running is one of those things where you either love it or hate it. Some people tolerate it just to get their cardio in, but for the most part I can split my friends and family up into one of two categories: runners vs. non-runners. I consider myself a runner (many…Top… Read more