At VIP Fitness, we use strength training to benefit both men and women. While some women worry they’ll build bulging Hulk-like muscles. Nothing could be further from the truth. Female hormones prevent bulking up. Women bodybuilders have a grueling workout and strict diet to build their muscles. Some even take it a step further using […]
There are two types of steroids, anabolic-androgenic—AAS and corticosteroids. Both are beneficial for treating some medical conditions. Corticosteroids fight inflammation. Anabolic-androgenic steroids help people with diseases that cause tissue wasting, such as cancer and AIDS. Anabolic androgenic are also considered performance-enhancing drugs. These drugs are synthetic testosterone. Their use comes with dangers that far outweigh […]
At VIP Fitness, we use strength training to benefit both men and women. While some women worry they’ll build bulging Hulk-like muscles. Nothing could be further from the truth. Female hormones prevent bulking up. Women bodybuilders have a grueling workout and strict diet to build their muscles. Some even take it a step further using […]
If you’re one of the new moms ready to get back to the gym or start a fitness program to eliminate pregnancy fat or strengthen muscles, choosing your workout routine can become a big task. It’s important to remember that no matter what you do, it took nine months of changes to accommodate the baby. […]
If you’ve recently been injured, you don’t have to sit in your easy chair nursing a bowl of ice cream or mashed potatoes for comfort. You can stay fit and healthy even if you can’t do your normal workout. It may take some modifications or changing your fitness routine, but it’s possible. Get creative to overcome […]
Clients at VIP Fitness in Fort Lee, NJ, tell me the two hardest things to overcome on their road to good health are motivating themselves to start a fitness program and pushing themselves each day to go to the gym. It’s the reason that many people think that getting fit is more mental than it […]
We help clients at VIP Fitness in Fort Lee, NJ, learn to eat healthier. That includes more than meals. It includes snacks as well. What you eat should give you energy without spiking blood sugar. Food that causes blood sugar to rise rapidly has an aftereffect. It also causes blood sugar levels to drop just […]
Depression can affect anyone at any time. It’s more than just feeling sad or having the blues. It’s a clinical problem that requires treatment. Depression can come from mental or physical issues, so always check with your healthcare professional when you experience symptoms. Exercise, no matter what the type, can help depression. It’s become an […]
One of the things I most often hear from busy people is that they don’t have time to exercise. Their life is already too chaotic to add one more thing to do. While it’s true that exercise takes time, it’s a stress reliever that can clear your head. It also helps you become more productive. […]
Many people in Fort Lee, NJ, find it a task to maintain their fitness. You have to say no to delicious treats that are unhealthy and yes to exercise. Since time began, many have struggled to make physical tasks easier. It’s almost against the nature of man to add physical work that doesn’t build a […]