How many friends do you have? Okay, that might be a sore subject for the loners out there but I’m sure you can think of 3-4 friends right off the top of your head (give or take). Why not use those friends to help implement one of the biggest pillars in a sustainable training regime: motivation and support.
Normally, when a person first decides to lose weight they make up their mind to work hard to achieve a certain weight loss goal. These goals are usually an assumption of what they think they need to lose. This is one of the main reasons people quit their workout routines – unattainable goals.
Focusing on such unrealistic goals will get you nothing but disappointment. We should set realistic expectations and work to attain our smaller goals one at a time!
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One of the most common routes to failure, whether it be with a workout program or a business venture, is that when the going gets tough we let “defeat” enter our minds. This only leads to one outcome, failures and defeat itself; if the mind thinks and visualizes it then it will more than likely come to fruition.
Trust me, we know that it’s incredibly hard to not let defeat seep into your mind during arduous circumstances. What is even worse, is when individuals think about defeat and hence are defeated before they even begin their journey!
Sometimes constantly eating the typical “clean” protein sources can get old (chicken, fish, and whey), especially when they are your only source. There has got to be another way, right? Actually, there are many great protein alternatives to help you get all the protein you need.
These might not be the first sources that pop into your mind but they still pack quite a punch!
In light of the new 164ft wall on the side of a hotel in Nevada, we thought what better time than now to round-up the coolest climbing walls around the world?
Faith Norris from Low-Cost Holidays has given us the rundown on the world’s top 10 coolest climbing walls, so get harnessed up and join us for the climb.
It’s always a good idea to change up your workout occasionally in order to keep you engaged and interested. Stagnant workouts lead to stagnant results or dropout completely! Try this workout today and let it revitalize your fitness routine!
The AMRAP workout is based on the AMRAP principle or As Many Reps As Possible. For all of these timed exercises, you need to push yourself and perform as many reps as you can possibly do (with proper form) in the time given. For this workout, start out by doing each exercise for 30 seconds for a total of 3 sets.
First of all, we have had many clients who suffered from parent guilt. Mom or dad guilt refers to (in this instance) the guilt a parent feels when they know they should take the time to exercise but don’t want to be selfish and take time away from their children to go to the gym…
What do you get when you take two foods that we love most in the world and combine them? You get straight-up magic – avocado tuna salad! Thanks to this recipe from Dana Artinyan, a Registered Dietitian, we can no do just that! This recipe will knock your taste buds out!
We all love fitness gadgets just because they are so cool and useful. Not only do they make you the “cool kid” at the gym but they can also help track your progress or even help you get going in the first place! Check out this great list of fitness gadgets and exercise trackers we wish we had!
Planks, planks, and more planks. That is all anyone ever talks about when it comes to working the core these days. I need a six-pack….do planks! I want stronger obliques….do planks! I want to strengthen my lower back….do planks! Forget the old favorites of sit-ups and crunches; it is all about planks these days! Just why exactly has the simple task of holding your body off of the ground (over-simplified explanation) taken over as the go-to core move?
