Day 4 of the 9-minute fitness challenge! Are you feeling stronger and more confident with the exercises? Learning how your body works and feels is a huge part of the 9-minute program. Each exercise is selected to build strength in hard to access muscles. Our featured...

Our body is a lifelong masterpiece shaped by diet, movement, and social interactions. It's an ongoing project, and we must approach its evolution with continuous enthusiasm. In his 70s, Michelangelo was commissioned to design St. Peter's Basilica and defied age norms,...

Remember the days when fitting exercise into your schedule was as automatic as having breakfast or brushing your teeth? It’s understandable… life got busier, whether due to the pandemic, a new job, added family responsibilities, or an overflowing calendar, your...

People have always had a habit of putting things off, and the ancient Greeks even had a word for it: Akrasia. This means doing something you know isn't the best choice. When you avoid doing important stuff, it takes a toll on your energy and confidence. You start...

Lots of people want to get fit, but sticking to a routine for exercise can be tough. Often people come  up with excuses to skip exercise, even though they know it's good for them. It turns out, having the willpower to go it alone isn't always enough. Think about those...

Strength and resistance training's effect on emotional well-being is a fascinating topic in the field of exercise science. Typically, most studies have focused on aerobic exercise because it's easier to measure and quantify. However, a recent randomized controlled...

Evaluating your fitness level can be simplified by gauging how quickly your heart rate returns to its baseline after an intense exercise. To illustrate the concept of heart rate recovery (HRR), think of a scenario where someone is rushing to catch a bus. A person in...

Human beings haven't naturally evolved for regular exercise. Physical activity was crucial for survival in the past, as people had to hunt for food and avoid becoming prey. Today, our society doesn't demand physical activity for survival. Therefore exercising can be...

Its time to enjoy a break from routine and some time for reflection before we close for the year. I trust in your term 3 of exercising you achieved a better sense of health and fitness. If however you found yourself disappointed with your progress then let’s talk...

I often find that worry and reasoning are two powerful forces that can hinder my fitness progress. It usually begins with a negative thought, like "I'm too busy," and it's easy to follow it up with a list of reasons why I can't exercise. This cycle can lead to...

Throughout history, status symbols have undergone significant transformations, reflecting shifts in societal norms and values. In the past, corpulence was often deemed a status symbol in certain cultures, with various connotations: Firstly, being overweight conveyed...

This week we will be focusing on the muscles of the truck and learning to feel our abdominal muscles engage to support movement during exercise.   Core strength plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall health and daily functioning. The core encompasses the muscles in...