workouts

Losing weight: It’s still the number one reason most people work out, especially when it comes to doing cardiovascular exercise. The primary goal is to torch as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time, with... Read More

The holidays are the season of eating, drinking and being merry, but all that merry-making comes with a price that you might not always see right away. Cheat meals are fine, but know what the caloric damage will be so you can make an informed decision... Read More

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Abs are made in the kitchen”. Usually this phrase refers to the fact that you can’t get that defined six-pack without eating a healthy diet. This time of year, when we end up... Read More

We’ve all been there…the alarm goes off, it’s dark outside, and your bed feels so warm and cozy. So you hit snooze, pull the covers up, and decide your regularly scheduled workout can wait until tomorrow morning.... Read More

When it some to strength training there are three primary types of muscle contractions: Concentric, eccentric and isometric. “Concentric” refers to the “up” phase of the repetition, as in the raising of a dumbbell towards your shoulder in a biceps curl. When you perform a concentric contraction the muscle shortens.... Read More