Exercise Blogs

Now, I consider myself to be a pretty health-conscious person. For the last 30+ years, part of my daily routine has been working out at the gym, picking up new things every so often.

It’s important to never stop learning, mix up your workouts and keep things fresh.

So, I was surprised that it wasn’...

By Jackie Kolgraf

Lifting weights isn’t just for men anymore.

After decades of women’s workouts only focusing on cardio, new research continuously shows myriad benefits of strength training for women, including building muscle, decreasing body fat, increasing bone density, and aiding in overall...

By Jackie Kolgraf

For men, strength training isn’t just about getting huge biceps and six-pack abs.

While improving your physical appearance might be a bonus, strength training can increase longevity by improving health markers like body fat percentage, resting metabolic rate, cholesterol, and...

We all know this to be true: the more you move, the better for you.

Several studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle leads to increased risk for chronic health problems, poorer mental health, and overall lower life expectancy. For these reasons, long-term inactivity is almost as bad as...