If you’ve never run competitively before and want to plan and prepare for a marathon (26.2 miles) or half-marathon (13.1 miles), you need to start a training plan and stick with it at least six up to fifteen weeks before you expect to compete. Start by entering shorter competitions like the 5K (3.1 miles) or […]
Do you get anxious when you think of starting a formal exercise program? Some people in Fort Lee, NJ, do. They have gym anxiety. It’s scary and often puts an end to any thought of exercise. There are ways to overcome it and get back into shape. You need to identify why you’re feeling uncomfortable […]
Breathwork has two different functions for health and fitness. One type of breathwork can help you relax your body and your mind. The other breathwork is part of improving your athleticism and form. Using proper breathing techniques during exercise improves results. Focusing on breathwork during daily life can improve your mood and overall health. If […]
You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Whether your fitness goal is building muscles, boosting energy, or losing weight, your nutrition plays a vital role. It provides the building blocks for everything from hormones that burn fat and help build muscles. A healthy diet is lower in calories and higher in nutrients necessary for every cell […]
You can improve your flexibility, no matter your age. Every day in Fort Lee, NJ, at least one person has pulled a muscle doing daily tasks. It can be as simple as bending down to tie your shoelace when you feel that searing pain shoot down your spine, hip, or leg. Stretching and flexibility exercises […]
When you exercise, you build your body’s strength, endurance, and flexibility. You burn extra calories and trigger the release of endorphins throughout your body that make you feel good. You’ll improve your posture and your appearance. You might say that exercise can change your life. It improves your self-image. That can affect every area of […]
In Fort Lee, NJ, you can get the body you want. We can help you do it. Of course, it has to be achievable. If you are 5’5″ and want to be 6’2″, we can’t help, but if you want to look and feel your best and be the best version of yourself, get ready […]
Most people don’t know the difference between high and low-impact workouts. Running is a high-impact workout while walking is a low-impact one. When you run, once in every stride, both feet are off the ground. When the foot lands, it takes the impact of the body weight hitting the ground. When walking, you always have […]
Many people in Fort Lee, NJ, believe snacking is bad for you, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. That’s not true. It can be healthy when you choose the right food. Don’t select a bag of M&M’s, even ones containing nutritious peanuts. Search out snacks that are low in calories and loaded with vitamins, […]
You plan and make your meals ahead and pack them in plastic containers. All you have to do is heat and serve. One problem people in Fort Lee, NJ, often ask is whether there are side effects from heating food that way. It’s certainly convenient. It all depends on the type of plastic and whether […]