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Jan 16th, 2013

7 Sleep Strategies to Snooze By

Are you getting enough sleep, or are you too tired to tell? "Insomnia is a bona fide health problem," says Dr. Rubin Naiman, PhD, an internationally-recognized leader in integrative sleep…

Jan 14th, 2013

For Cold Weather Fitness, Check the Weather

Love working out in cold weather, but nervous about hypothermia? Recently, the American Council on Fitness posted recommendations for exercising in frigid climes. Among the guidelines they…

Jan 9th, 2013

Food For Thought – Do You Have a Nutritional Conditioning Plan?

For optimum health, athletes need to have a training plan AND an eating plan – this is called nutritional conditioning. Think of nutritional conditioning as a goal just as important as your…

Jan 7th, 2013

Make Sure to Add Flexibility Training

Many people do aerobic training for endurance and resistance training for strength – but neglect flexibility training. The American Council on Exercise reports that flexibility training is…

Jan 4th, 2013

Strange But True? Can a MOUTHGUARD Improve Your Performance?

This may sound a little unusual, but one study found that wearing a mouthguard while training could actually give athletes a boost of power. A study published in the Journal of Strength &…

Jan 2nd, 2013

Firmer Core -- Fitter You

“Working your Core” is not just a trendy phrase from the latest Pilates or Tai Chi class. Core stability (or core strengthening) is now a well-known fitness trend that has started to…

Dec 28th, 2012

The Evo CX – Combined Technology for a NEW Cycling Experience

The Evo CX offers an innovative and realistic riding experience like no other indoor cycle. The Evo CX’s RAMP™ frame actually sways with a cyclists’ body movement and engages core muscles…

Dec 27th, 2012

Here’s a LEGAL Performance Enhancing Drug – Caffeine!

If you want to improve your performance in the gym, don’t forget the java. Caffeine can help you lift more weight and also lessens your perception of exertion and pain, according to research…

Dec 21st, 2012

Explosive Moves Can Build Your Muscles Faster

If you want to build bulk and strength with weight lifting, don’t just stick to slow, heavy lifts. Now research shows that FAST explosive movements such as kettlebell swings, box jumps and…

Dec 18th, 2012

You’ll Be Floored—Everlast Sports Surfacing

Ever consider your workout surface? Maybe you should. Fact is, the right flooring can be as important as the equipment itself. Proper flooring ensures the integrity of your joints, muscles,…

Dec 18th, 2012

Don’t Pop that Pre-Workout Pill

Many people take ibuprofen before a strenuous workout–sometimes every day–to guard against muscle pain. However, a new study published in the December, 2012, issue of Medicine & Science in…

Dec 11th, 2012

Get Smart About Dumbbells

Dumbbells are among the most widely-used fitness equipment—but few people realize just how much they vary with regard to comfort, function and durability. If you’re in the market for…
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