Tips for Healthy Kids and Families
Monday, 12 August 2019
The best way to make sure your kids are healthy – is to be a healthy parent! When you, as a parent, provide an consistent example of healthy eating and exercise, your kids are much more likely to also prefer healthy foods and a fit lifestyle. Here’s some tips for healthy kids and families. Healthy
Workout Tips: How To Avoid Boredom When Running
Wednesday, 31 July 2019
We’ve all had that problem when running, whether on a treadmill, or outside on our familiar running route. Boredom. And, if it happens often enough, that boredom can translate into an acute lack of motivation for our exercise program! But, how can you avoid getting bored? Belgian researchers have discovered that if you can keep
- Published in Training, Treadmills
Try a Triathlon!
Thursday, 25 July 2019
Triathlon has been around for over 35 years, and many people look at it as a “gruelathon”. The premier triathlon is the Hawai’i Ironman Triathlon every October in Kona, HI – and this event is one of the more difficult triathlons out there, combining a 2 mile open water ocean swim, 112 miles on a
- Published in Training
Mixing Cardio and Strength Training In Your Workouts
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
You’ve noticed throughout our blog postings that we are a huge proponent of mixing cardio and strength training. But, how do you mix these different training programs in a way that works for your workouts? How often should you strength train? When should you schedule recovery days into your routine? What makes things more confusing
Weight Loss Tips for Summer
Thursday, 18 July 2019
With summer temperatures here in Phoenix over 100 degrees, keeping in shape (and keeping off those extra pounds) can be problematic. It’s can become much simpler to binge-watch shows on Netflix, while kicking back on your couch, and not realize that extra snacking can lead to extra pounds. Here’s some weight loss tips to counter
Post Workout Recovery – Using a Roller
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
After a hard workout, you may have noticed your muscles getting tight – and the next day, rather than remembering a great workout, you’re stuck with sore muscles. Did you know that using a roller is a great way to can reduce muscle tension, gain better mobility, and lessen overall stress? Think of a roller
- Published in Accessories, Training
Workout & diet tips for loosing weight
Tuesday, 02 July 2019
We all have, over time, added a few pounds that we’d like to get rid of. Let’s face it – although starting and staying involved in an exercise routine is great for living a healthier life, it’s also nice to actually see results that go along with it! Here’s some easy, but not always obvious,
Exercise Tips – Exercising In the Heat
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Breaking a sweat under the scorching sun is risky. And, with Arizona’s monsoon season, it is even riskier. Those days that seem a little cooler due to monsoon weather are also a bit more humid, which can have an averse impact on your workouts – and your health! The hotter it gets, the more Exertional
- Published in Training
Exercise – The Secrets of How to Become Super-Fit
Monday, 24 June 2019
It’s really not that hard to become super-fit – it just takes time, energy, and dedication! The hard part is in executing on that. So, let’s take those three parts separately. Time Time means many things when it comes to your workout. It means you should time everything. Do your workout against the clock. Whether
Workout Safety Tips for Hot Weather
Wednesday, 19 June 2019
With summer heat upon is, taking your workouts outside is not only more difficult, it can potentially also be much more dangerous, if not deadly. Especially if you’re not accustomed to working out when it’s hot out, you can easily overdo your body’s ability to regulate its temperature, and you run the risk of heat