S.M.A.R.T. Goals

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

At the beginning of each year, people set fitness and health goals with the best of intentions – get stronger, thinner, train for a race, get better in some way at something. The reality is, by the time the calendar gets flipped to February, the majority of...
What does your gluteus medius do?

What does your gluteus medius do?

What is your gluteus medius?  Where is it and why should you care?  Well, individuals with dysfunctional gluteus medius strength may be at risk for injuries to the lower extremities. Read the following article to learn more about your gluteus medius and ways to...
Pilates Improves Shoulder Stability

Pilates Improves Shoulder Stability

In a recent Clinical Biomechanics study Pilates training was shown to effectively improve core strength, posture and shoulder stabilization.  Participants included both male and female and none had any previous Pilates training.  Training groups participated in two...
Breakthrough Bottles

Breakthrough Bottles

These 6 bottles survived all the tests and won – they won’t slip, drip, or fail to keep their cool. Easy Cleaning – Alex, 32oz. (alexbottles.com)  This bottle splits in half making it very easy to clean Water Purists – Bobble, 34Oz....
Men Keep Bone Benefits From Early Exercise

Men Keep Bone Benefits From Early Exercise

by Joy Keller, IDEA Fitness Connect Related:Injuries/Injury PreventionSpecial Populations. Men who participate in sports activities in their late teens enjoy bone-building benefits that stick around for years. This is the case even if they stop training, according to...