Articles in the ‘Exercising Safely’ Category
Flipping Out Over the Tire Flip
By now, you’ve probably seen YouTube videos, outdoor boot camps, or even a local gym here in Wilmington where fitness lovers are flipping giant tires. Aside from the obvious, what makes someone want to try this? And what are the benefits? Let’s start from the beginning. The tire flip has been a popular choice of […]
Strength Training for Bone Health
For those of you that are new to strength training, you may not be aware that your muscles aren’t the only things to reap the benefits of this type of training. Studies show that regularly lifting weights can help you build strong bones, which can protect against osteoporosis-related fractures in the future. Over an extended […]
If you pay attention to trends in the fitness world, you’ve probably noticed one that has really taken off over the past few years: foam rolling. Athletes, personal trainers and fitness influencers have been raving about the foam roller, but before you consider buying one for yourself, how does it work? First of all, a […]
The Importance of Daily Stretching
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about strength training, endurance and proper nutrition to keep your body in peak performance mode, but one of the most often overlooked aspects of fitness is stretching. Regular stretching can help increase your range of motion in your joints, improve blood circulation, improve posture and relieve muscle tension. […]
Fitness + Mental Health: Tackling the Tough Times with Self-Care and Exercise
Do we even have to say it? The state of mental health in our country today is NOT the best. Between unemployment and sickness, COVID-19 restrictions, the current political climate–and the steadily rising number of deaths due to the pandemic—it’s enough to make anyone feel depressed. That being said, it’s now more important than ever […]
If you’re over the age of 65 and currently don’t have a regular workout plan, or if your current plan doesn’t include strength training, it’s time to make some changes! Strength training for older adults is incredibly important. It can help ward off age-related muscle loss, keep your bones healthy and strong, keep you active, […]
Anything worthwhile certainly takes time. As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day and the same will be true for the body or level of health and fitness you desire too. It’s understandable that sometimes we find ourselves feeling discouraged if things are taking too long, but so long as we keep the […]
Our bodies are incredibly complex, durable, ever-changing machines. As we age our bodies change. This is a truth seen from the youngest of us to the oldest. We evolve through different stages in our lives and the strengths and abilities of our body change along with those stages. With those changes, invariably comes the occasional […]
Strength Training for Fat Loss
The body is an awesome and very confusing machine at times. I am sure i am safe to say that we have all felt like this at times. However, one thing is for certain just because you lose weight does not necessarily mean you are skinny or do not still have a high body fat […]
Because It’s Important Have you ever wondered where strength comes from and how it might affect your day to day life? Well the answer can come from many different forms of ideas, just like the ability to have good form while executing things you do often. Such as your daily activities, hobbies, sports, and lifting […]
