Visualize The End To Help You Begin

By Greg Albert Nearly three years ago, I knew that I needed to set a fitness goal. I was about to start law school in a new state where I didn’t know anybody. And it would be really easy for me to allow the stress of classes, homework and tests to kill my fitness regimen. [...]

Gymnophobia

The gym (and its mirrors, spandex, and sweaty skin) can certainly be an intimidating place for those that are already self-conscious about their bodies. Nonetheless, you are paying the hefty monthly membership fee for a reason: to get fit. Don’t just shrink your wallet; get over your fear and embarrassment and start shrinking your waistline too.

Training Strategies for a Half Marathon

Many runners will tell you that the half marathon is the perfect race distance. It’s long enough for a challenge, but short enough to allow a much quicker recovery than completing a full marathon. However, half marathons take more preparation time than a 5K or 10K, so it is important to keep some things in mind when you are training for one.

Getting Back to the Yoga Mat

Yoga is everywhere these days. It has arrived and is moving beyond its Paparazzi-like intrigue into an accepted part of our western society. Yoga has transcended time, culture and spirituality. It offers numerous benefits including creating flexibility and strength, decreasing stress, healthy weight management, increasing immunity, and connecting mind and body.

Burn More Calories By “Sweating” The Small Stuff

by Matt Tucker   I like the big picture. At the end of the day, the big picture is most important. Still, I think the little things are what make it so great. I like people with an outstanding attention to detail. Maybe it is because I pride myself on paying close attention to the [...]

Your Fitness Program’s Worst Enemy

Inconsistency is a fitness program’s worst enemy. If you are only working out once a week or once a month, my guess is that you are not very happy with the results. Even if you are hitting the gym a few times a week on average, you may be surprised to see the detrimental effects of skipping one or two workouts here and there.

Get Out of the Rut and Back Into Your Favorite Jeans

Get Out of the Rut and Back Into Your Favorite Jeans
One of the best ways to get in shape and stay motivated is to register and train for a race. Whether it is a 5k or 10k walk or run, half or full Marathon, century bike ride, or triathlon, completing a race is a thrilling fitness experience.

New Years Resolutions Are a Waste of Time

By Matt Tucker New Years Resolutions are a waste of time. I don’t like them. I don’t make them. Why? Because they don’t work. They fail. Don’t believe me? Go to your local gym and ask the guy behind the desk when their fitness center is the busiest. He will tell you that the first [...]