Maintaining a healthy, fit, and lean body will never go out of fashion. But just like clothing and furniture, fitness styles come and go. Some, like yoga, have been around for thousands of years and seem to be sticking it out for the long haul. We can’t wait to see what fitness trends become popular in the year 2019, but first, let’s take a look at the fitness trends of ... Continue Reading
4 Effective Alternatives to HIIT
Experts have been raving for years about the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It uses circuits to help keep the heart rate up and vary movements and muscle groups worked, increasing results and improving cardiac stamina. An additional benefit to HIIT routines is that they can be done literally anywhere, using bodyweight exercises. No equipment is necessary, ... Continue Reading
The Best Exercises for Brain Health
It’s been long known that physical activity produces mental benefits, but what are the best exercises for brain health? This post from Fast Company delves into how different types of exercises affect the brain. Recently the New York Times reported on a Finnish study published in theJournal of Physiology that found, as long thought, that physical exercise could have a positive ... Continue Reading
6 Surprising Benefits Of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Superior fat loss, increased human growth hormone, and improved insulin sensitivity, Oh My! Let's look at how HIIT can help with all this. Till now, the most effective form of exercise I knew of was running (my version is more like "trotting"). For years I hated it, but recently developed a better enjoyment, mostly because I needed to. The results were superior to anything ... Continue Reading