The truth is that walking is a form of cardiovascular (cardio) exercise. For most people, walking is a lower-intensity, low-impact exercise, while cardio is more intense, with a higher heart rate and more calories burned. Your choice between cardio vs walking will depend on your fitness level, goals, and, most importantly, your preferences. After all,…
Once you’ve mastered the basics of consistent training and diet adherence and put on some muscle, you can start to play around with more advanced training tools. I’ll introduce some of the most popular advanced bodybuilding training and dieting concepts to take your gains to the next level. What Makes Bodybuilding Advanced? If you’re new…
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or an avid fitness enthusiast, understanding what is cross training and implementing it into your overall fitness program is a fantastic way to maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, enhance sports performance, reduce injuries, and add an element of fun to your workouts. Cross training focuses on using different types…
If you’re a casual gym goer, you may not have thought about how to train your grip strength. If you’re a serious weight lifter, chances are you haven’t thought much past your grip strength training in relation to your deadlift max or your pull-up performance. But grip strength is so much more important than its…
This powerhouse cardiovascular workout is a great way to learn self-defense skills, improve balance, and reduce stress. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun! Curious if kickboxing might fit into your overall fitness program? Read on to discover the benefits, who it is good for, and how to get started with kickboxing workouts. Introduction to…
If you’re ready to feel the burn in muscles you never knew you had, consider trying a barre class. Barre workouts are low-impact and focus on small range movements with isometric holds. Most classes include a warm-up, mat work for the core, time at the barre working your lower body, and a cool-down with stretching…
HIIT is a popular workout trend that attracts many individuals because of its short time commitment and physical benefits. It’s a quick and easy way to increase your heart rate and build strength without the time commitment of other workouts. Introduction to HIIT HIIT stands for “high-intensity interval training.” Throughout a HIIT workout, you’re alternating…
All too often, people focus their fitness routine on strength and cardio. While important, these elements alone won’t provide a well-balanced exercise program. Below, we’ll explore the health benefits of mobility and discuss how you can use yoga to become more mobile and flexible. What is Mobility? Mobility refers to your ability to freely and…
Functional training workouts feature exercises that mimic everyday movements (squatting, hinging, lifting weight overhead, etc.). Regular functional training can help you perform daily activities (such as walking, sitting, standing, reaching) safely and easily. These workouts are also highly effective and target all the body’s major muscle groups. Below, you’ll learn more about this type of…
Your body needs both aerobic and anaerobic exercise to stay healthy, prevent disease, and maintain your quality of life. Cardio Overview To understand the role of cardio, we first have to understand the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. The short story is that they vary in three different ways. The muscle fiber types used…
