Setting Fitness Goals for the New Year
It’s the beginning of a new year and many people will be making plans to get healthier. Here are a few tips to ensure you are successful at reaching your goals. First, your goal should...
Hip Fractures and Exercise
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the following outcomes are linked to hip fractures: “A large proportion of fall deaths are due to complications following a hip fracture.8 One out of five...
Fit Booty Camp November 2011
Fit to You, Inc. had a great day at Max Muscle. We kicked off the day with Fit Booty Camp at 9 am. Many people not only participated in Fit to You’s boot camp, but...
Get Off The Couch – Tips to Get Moving
Now that the days are getting shorter and cooler weather is upon us, I’m finding it harder to stay active during this hectic time of year. It seems like the months of October...
Staying Hydrated When It’s Hot
I have blogged about this subject before, but after a recent scary experience of near heat stroke, I decided to address it again. As you all know, it has been a beastly hot summer...
3 Things NOT to Do Before a Race
I was reading the May 2011 SHAPE magazine and came across a few items to think about for all of you runners (or any strenuous exercisers for that matter) out there. These 3 common mistakes...
Muscle Soreness: Getting the Most From Your Workout
I’ve been hearing this question a lot lately, so I thought I would address it in my blog. “If I’m not sore, does that mean I didn’t benefit from my workout?” The...
New Year, New Behaviors
Wow, 2011! So it is January, that time of year when almost everyone is thinking about losing weight, or at least getting healthier. Successful weight management is a long-term challenge, but it is possible. ...
Interval Training and Supersets = Increased Fat Loss
Every now and then I like to share some information from the latest exercise studies. Use these advanced training techniques to avoid boredom and get better results from your workout. Interval training is...
Home Gym on a Budget
Working out from home can save you time and money. You don’t have to pay for a gym membership or spend time driving, when you could be exercising. It doesn’t take a lot...