Concepts in Fitness

1. Create a Work Out Area The first thing you need to do is find a space in your home that is ideal for placing workout equipment. Make sure it has enough space to fit your at-home gym equipment as well as optimal floor space if you choose to dance or do yoga. The workout […]

Yes, Music CAN Improve Your Workout! One of the quickest and easiest ways to bring more energy and enjoyment to your workout is to listen to music while you exercise! Listening to music during your workout has been proven to improve your mood and your stamina and decrease boredom – music can be a great

Transition To Running Outdoors Summer is finally here – and with warmer, sunnier days ahead, many runners are making the transition to running outdoors. Running is one of the simplest and most effective forms of cardio, with benefits including stress relief, calorie burn, potential weight loss, and more. Running outdoors allows you to reap all

Feng Shui Your Home Gym Space A home gym is a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to work out in the comfort of their own home while avoiding the crowds in large gyms with costly memberships. If you want your home gym to become a space where you continue to invest your time and energy

Ellipticals, Treadmills, and Bikes – Oh My! So you want to include cardio equipment in your home gym! Great idea – let’s take a look at the 3 most popular cardio machines and which is best for you! cardio machines such as ellipticals, treadmills, and stationary bicycles provide an aerobic workout using resistance and speed to

Exercise Aftercare For Your Home Gym Workout: 7 Things Just as recovery is key to a successful workout regimen, proper exercise aftercare should be an important part of your home gym workout! Cooling down and stretching after your workout helps your body to recover faster, aids in improving flexibility, and ensures you’ll reap the most

Bring Your Ride Inside This Winter! Riding a bike is not only a fun activity, it’s one that is also bursting with health benefits! However, taking your bicycle out on the road comes with its own set of risks, and unfortunately, conditions aren’t always ideal for a ride outside. Want to reap the benefits of

Free Weights: The Unsung Hero of Home Fitness Whatever your fitness goals – weight loss, muscle development, strength training or increased cardiovascular health, free weights add a much which-need component to any home fitness routine. Free Weights are basically any object or equipment you pick up and hold as you work out:  dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, etc. 

Symptoms of Running Too Much Beginning runners may not be aware that too much too soon can be counterproductive; in learning why it is important to avoid overtraining, runners may have a better chance to remain motivated and injury free. Many ambitious runners may push themselves too hard, too fast – especially when training for

Fitness is important for teenagers, particularly when they want to play sports. Kids are super enthusiastic, so it is important for them to learn the right way to exercise, and how to approach fitness safely. This video by Livestrong.com demonstrates 3 free weight exercises for kids, including a Deadlift, Farmers Walk, and Goblet Split Squat