Health and fitness are important parts of life, and are part of a mindset that I make sure is part of my day every day – even if that means just having an active rest day.
Having strong legs is a big factor in avoiding injury, especially into old age. It also helps with running faster, jumping higher, maintaining balance, and increasing the ease of daily functional activities.
What’s the easiest way to begin exercising? Let me tell you, the answer is probably easier than you think. In fact, it’s quite obvious when you think about it, but is often overlooked by most people who don’t exercise.
Carlos Salas was halfway through his architect degree at OCAD university when he was faced with a mid-university crisis. The passion and excitement he had once felt for his studies had suddenly disappeared.
The muscle up is considered one of best moves in calisthenics to illustrate sheer strength. It gives you an indication as to where your upper body is at strength wise and allows you to track your progression as you train over time.
Engaging in professional sports in general is a serious physical commitment, and there is arguably no sport more taxing on the human body than American football.
How often is it that we get to understand our bodies on a deeper level? A lot of the time we ignore the messages our bodies are sending us, or dampen them with drugs (both prescription and illicit) rather than addressing the underlying problem.
We all know that getting adequate daily exercise is important for our health. Because of this, many of us regularly commit a portion of our day to either going for a run or hitting the gym, which certainly helps, but is it enough?
The past few months have seen a major surge in the popularity of rope exercises. This form of workout has received lots of approval from many people who want to either lose weight or simply stay fit.
“One of the top reasons why a person checks into assisted living, is because they can’t get off the toilet. Because they can’t do a half rep of a body weight squat to get off the toilet, and so they have to have someone taking care of them.”
Chances are, if you are like the majority of Americans, Australians, or Brits, you’re probably not getting enough exercise. From office chair to car ride to couch, we could definitely be staying more active.
It seems like everyone we know who’s improved their fitness has inevitably reverted back to old habits. There are so few of us who make lifelong transformations (that’s why they are so inspiring).
Last week during my friend Nat’s visit, we decided to get our sweat on at a local gym. After our workout in the weight room, Nat (who I lightheartedly call “Uber-man” due to her incredible strength), stopped me on our way out.
Most of us go to the gym looking for results. We watch internet videos, hire personal trainers, and listen to countless opinions, all outlining what they believe to be the best way to get the results we are looking for.