You often hear us talk about the 4 Exercise For Life Principles as they relate to strength training, but what about cardio? Do these same four principles apply to running, swimming, cycling, etc? Or do you need to consider different things during your cardio workouts to make sure you are Read more
Hi! A little bit of a different message from us today, but one that is crucial for you to understand and internalize, especially as we head into the holiday season… One giant thing we see holding people back from exercising is not that they don’t have time or they don’t Read more
Is your flexibility training making you weaker? It is well known that stretching decreases strength, but do all flexibility exercises have this effect? How can you increase your flexibility without getting weaker, and do so in ways that actually makes you stronger? On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Read more
Does your strength training leave you feeling still and inflexible? Most people find that they have to stretch and do other flexibility exercises to counteract the effects of their strength training after they workout. But what if your strength training could not only make you stronger, but also make you Read more
Are you active all day long, always on your feet and moving around, rarely sitting or taking time to rest? While this kind of activity is great, it is not a replacement for more focused and intense workouts. On this week’s episode of the Exercise Is Health® podcast, we are Read more
Life throws in many twists and turns that can derail you from working out. Whether it is social events, late nights, family gatherings, work assignments, or anything else that comes up throughout the day, there are many opportunities to say, “I’m not going to workout today because of ____ .” Read more
“Smarter Not Harder” is a phrase often thrown around in the fitness industry. While the idea of not working out as hard because you are working out more intelligently certainly sounds appealing, there are some big issues that this mindset is creating. What are these issues, how are they holding Read more
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to help your body build bone, but when it comes to exercising with osteoporosis, the main recommendations that are given fall dramatically short of what is actually required to increase bone density. Fortunately, research shows that there are only three things you Read more
Did you know that issues and injuries from working out are one of the leading reasons people go to the doctor? While exercising can be the best thing you do for your health, strength, and function, doing it incorrectly may be one of the worst… This is why we are Read more
Building the margin of your muscles is a key component to fully living the life you want. More margin for your muscles means you have a greater capacity within your body than what is being asked or required of you throughout your day. It also means that you are able Read more