The Kettlebell: One Tool, Endless Benefits
Why kettlebells? Because they work! This cannonball with a handle has been around for centuries and has been widely used in the Russian military for strength and endurance. First introduce in the United States in 1998 by Pavel Tsatsouline, Russian Special Forces trainer, coach and founder of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC), kettlebells are quickly becoming all the rage. Kettlebells …
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal
As you stare off into space at your work desk, you may wonder why you can’t focus on anything. The fact that you started your day off with just two sips of coffee may be the reason. After a night of fasting, your brain needs a fresh supply of glucose (blood sugar) for fuel. Without it, you’ll have trouble processing …
Reinvent Yourself this Year!
It’s a new year and it’s time to mix things up. It is important that you change your mindset, nutrition and workouts to see optimum results in 2012. Let’s break down each to see how you can reinvent yourself. Mindset – It starts here. You must think positively on the change you are about to make. Set your goals and …
6 Reasons Why Resistance Bands are Good Tools to Use in your Workouts.
The resistance tubes we are using are hollow and have handles attached to the ends. In similar fashion to dumbbells, these training tools are versatile and give you many exercise options. They also range in strength from extra light to extra heavy. Thicker bands will give you more resistance and challenge your body. If you are doing many reps a …
MAINTAIN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
With the holidays rapidly approaching make sure you set a goal to maintain. You don’t want to undo all the hard work you have achieved over the past year in one month. It is not as hard as you think; you can still enjoy your favorite holiday treats such as pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, casseroles, etc. Follow these steps to …