The sun is shining longer every day, telling you that it’s time to get ready for vacations, activities with family and friends and of course, swimsuit season. To help you prepare, there are some simple fitness tips you can follow to look and feel good this summer season.
Celebrity trainer, Dolvett Quince, helps people to look and feel their best on a daily basis.
“Summer is just a few short months away,” Quince says. “Getting your body ready for summer requires full involvement of one’s self. You need to be prepared mentally as much as you invest in yourself, physically. So, you need to be ready from your head to your toes – it’s a full body commitment. Hard work aside, you’ll be sure to enjoy the new you as you reach your goal.” (more…)
Running in the cold is another rare art form one must conquer to be successful. Like the heat, running in the cold brings challenges. However these challenges in the winter are placed more on the joints and soft tissue system than the thermoregulatory system. Not adhering and/or listening to Mother Nature will severely impact performance.
The person running by you as you drive on your way to work.
Eating for heart health is a challenge for some folks, and it’s even harder when they’re dining out. The editors of “
Show of hands if you have ever struggled with a goal? From running a marathon to having the will power to get through Valentine’s without inhaling an entire box of mystery chocolates.
Think you’re stronger than your nephew? Think again: According to German researchers, the average 25-year-old is only as fit as a 15-year-old kid.
Holidays can be dangerous to your waistline, but not in quite the way you think. The good news, the National Institutes of Health report, is that Americans gain about one pound over the winter holidays — far below the 7 pounds many believe is the annual average gain. The bad news is that this yearly weight gain can accumulate, leading to obesity later in life. Social and family obligations over the holidays can make it difficult to keep to workout schedules — but with some forethought, you can enjoy fit, healthy holidays.
Think back to all the mistakes you made when starting CrossFit, and all the things you know now but wish you knew back then. Here are some of the best tips from the top coaches no matter what level of CrossFitter you are; we’d like to hear your tips in the comments as well.
