Function, Fashion & Fit: Tips on Finding the Right Athletic Shoe
When I was young, before school would start, each year my mom and I would go shoe shopping. We would pick out my new “school shoes” and one pair usually saw me though the year. They were the first examples of “cross trainers”, serving as basketball shoes, running shoes, hiking boots, and loafers all wrapped up in one pair of poorly tied tennis shoes. Back then I usually picked my shoes based on a color… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Hip Bridge
To complete this exercise, follow these steps: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your buttock muscles and lift your hips up into the bridge position. Make sure you keep your hips up and level throughout the movement.
Exercise of the Month: Kettlebell Clean & Press
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart holding a kettlebell loosely in one hand. Keep the handle in line with your foot. Move into a slight crouch and then power your body upwards using your legs and raise the kettlebell to the center of your body. Maintain a loose grip on the handle throughout the movement and bring the kettlebell up to your shoulder and rotate your arm in a bicep curl movement. Lower the… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Burpee!
Get your heart pumping this month with this time saving exercise that will not only elevate your heart rate to its max, but stimulate your body to secrete small amounts of tissue building hormones such as testosterone, DHEA, and progesterone, while preventing chronic increase in cortisol. Start in a standing upright position. Drop down into a press up position and then fluidly move up into the squat thrust position. Without pause, use both legs to… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Home Workout!
Are you trying to get that summer bod, but have no time to get to the gym? Well, who said that you have to leave your house to get a great workout? Try this at-home workout designed for get your heart pumping in the convenience of your own home. Push Ups 8 reps, 3 sets Squats 8 reps, 3 sets, 1s hold Triceps dips- on chair 8 reps, 3 sets Lunge- forward with support 10… Read More