The top reasons people list for starting a diet or workout is to lose fat, and most of these people go on to say they want to lose the fat in their stomach and butt. I am sure this is
Kayak for Cardio
by Joe Lawrence July 31st, 2024| Cardio, OutdoorRecently, I wrote an article about getting in some cardio while on vacation. It was targeted at the triathlon exercises of biking, running, and swimming. I know these are not everyone's cup of tea for various
Family Fitness While on Vacation
by Joe Lawrence July 24th, 2024| Lower Body, Strength TrainingVacations are a necessity! Without a break from the norm, we would all go crazy with the stresses we face on a daily basis. However, most of us fall out of our fitness routines while we are on vacation, and
16 Minute Vacation Workout: Tabata
by Joe Lawrence July 17th, 2024| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength TrainingAh, the crashing waves, the sun rising over the mountains, the sights of the rising skyscrapers, or whatever beauties your vacation offers you! Being on vacation is often very relaxing, especially those first few moments after rising from bed. However,
Vacation Fitness Exploration
by Joe Lawrence July 10th, 2024| Strength TrainingThe last thing we want to do while on vacation is to get lazy with our fitness. Sure, we can slack off a bit and allow our body to get some rest as we relax the mind, too. However, a
Simple Vacation Exercise Ideas
by Joe Lawrence July 3rd, 2024| 15 Minutes or Less, Strength TrainingWelcome to the summer! This is the time of the year where the kids are out of school, and we are excited to take the family vacations. However, I always fear getting out of my exercise rhythm while relaxing on
Lower Noise to Reduce Your High Stress Levels
by Marnie Bii June 26th, 2024| Mind & Body, StressYou likely already know that you should limit exposure to loud sounds to protect your hearing. However, did you know that constant noise at acceptable levels can also harm your health? Although the noises do not have an effect on
Watch for Heatstroke While Exercising Outdoors
by Marnie Bii June 19th, 2024| Mind & BodyWith hundreds of deaths per year attributed to heatstroke, the warning bears repeating. Memorize common symptoms of heatstroke and act fast to treat yourself if you are feeling unwell. If left untreated, heat stroke can land
Dead Lifting… Who Knew
by Joe Lawrence June 12th, 2024| Strength Training, Upper BodyAbout five years ago I discovered the best exercise ever. I had always heard about it, but never tried it. I am not sure if it was fear, intimidation, or whatever; however, I just never attempted it. Now, it is
4 Exercises for an Awesome Back Workout
by Marnie Bii June 5th, 2024| Assorted Workouts, CardioYour back muscles need to grow stronger in line with your arm, leg and abdominal strength increases to prevent imbalances. Weak back muscles can decrease your potential for gains in other areas and possibly increase the risk of injury. Luckily,
Give Your Arms a 21 Gun Salute
by Joe Lawrence May 29th, 2024| Strength Training, Upper BodyI have said this many, many times in the past - I love working arms. For me there are not many other muscle groups that you can isolate as easily as arms. When you walk away
3 Gym Accessories for Improved Workout Results
by Marnie Bii May 22nd, 2024| Accessories, Gym BagWhen you head into the gym, you have to make the equipment there work for you. Luckily, you can use a few key tools to increase the challenge of your workout without permanently altering the gym equipment. Using tools that