This is the time of year when we head back to the gym with resolutions still freshly in mind. More often than not, the first thing we do when we get there is sign up for a fitness class. While this is a great idea for a number of reasons, you are still faced with the decision of which class is the best for you. Here are three quick tips for narrowing down your choices...
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How to Choose a Great Fitness Class
5 Not So Fun Facts About Splenda®
In roughly a decade of commercial distribution, Splenda® has taken the artificial sweetener industry by storm. Between 2000 and 2006, the percentage of U.S. households using Splenda® products jumped from 3 to 20 percent. It is presently the nation’s number one selling artificial sweetener. With the FDA having approved Splenda and the knowledge...
Saving Time, Losing Weight: The Benefits of Interval Training
Our lives are so busy, the last thing we want to do is spend countless hours on a treadmill, bike or eliptical, not to mention the 30 minutes it takes to drive to the gym and the inevitable wait time when you find out your favorite cardio machine is being used. The chunk of your day that is eaten up by the gym can seem massive and even deter you from actually going at all...
Stay In School: The Secret Benefits of Fitness Classes
You might think that you've got your workout routine all set and that a class like spin or Pilates is a waste of your time, money or both, but you'd be wrong. Fitness classes offer countless benefits that enhance not just the body, but the mind and soul as well. Here are 5 reasons why you should make your workout routine less routine by mixing in some classes. Shock...
A Bit of Non-Head Spinning Advice
When it comes to healthy living, people are quite simply confused. This doesn't surprise me considering all the “advice," welcomed or not, we are exposed to on a daily basis. “Eat more protein. You can eat carbs only in the morning. Don’t eat after 6pm. You should spin, it burns a ton of calories. You shouldn’t spin, it make your lower body bulky. Run...
