fitness

Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.

My Gym Starter Story
So, as you can tell from the title, I started the gym about one month ago and it has been a big struggle for me. It all started when I moved in with my partner about one year ago and realized that my jeans were starting to get a little tight about six months in, and for the life of me I thought it was because I was using a tumble dryer, so I thought nothing of it and just changed to air drying them.
By Vicky Bond8 years ago in Longevity
Starting a New Workout Routine
Hello friends, fans, and family, I hope that you are having an awesome day. And if you are not having a good day, then I am hopeful that after reading this you will be having an awesome day. I started a new workout routine and food intake program for the purpose of losing weight and trimming up. It is a big thing for me because I love to eat, and I also enjoy sweets. I also developed a community of friends in the place that I ate at. So, I felt compelled to go there and I wanted to go because my friends were there. This became a problem when I decided to eat better and lose weight and to get back into the gym.
By Isaac Middleton8 years ago in Longevity
My Experience and How It Led to Fitness
Successful men in the media are more often than not portrayed as strong, tough, and respected; that idea of the "macho man." Men are often consumed with the idea of being "alpha," and feeling weak can make us feel demotivated and, quite frankly, useless. And being bullied for it certainly doesn’t help! But how do we overcome that? How do we turn such a negative experience around into one that benefits us?
By Vince Latras8 years ago in Longevity
Exercises for Busy Girls
Exercising is a priority to most people, but not everyone can make it to the gym everyday. Exercising is proven to not only help you look better, but to also make you feel better by having more energy and a healthier body to be happy in, which is why it is a goal or priority for most people. Most people also have a job, which consumes the time you wish you had for the gym. With summer right around the corner and such busy schedules, working out can be difficult. Trying to find the time or even the space to work out when you have kids, work, or low on a budget is trying, but with these quick and easy exercises, you can work out anywhere! With 15 minutes and your favorite cozy space, you can transform your body into what you’ve always wanted. Check out these at-home work outs to boost your motivation and inspiration.
By honey 8 years ago in Longevity
Six Reasons to Do Zumba and Yoga
Two of the best exercises that I love and enjoy are Zumba and Yoga. There are many reasons to love both kinds of exercises, but I am going to share a few reasons with you, alongside why I love them both.
By Jennifer McIntosh8 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Journal - My Struggle
So for those of you who have known me for a while now I have been on a fitness journey struggle. I have been wanting/trying to lose weight for the last two years but I have always struggled to do so, mostly because of the dieting aspect of it.
By Alix Nicole8 years ago in Longevity
Getting A 'Beach Body' When You Hate Diets
With summer almost here, women and men are rushing to try and get a beach ready body. What if you hate all the healthy stuff that comes with going on a diet though? I mean don't get me wrong ,I love fruits and most vegetables, but I would rather jiggle like jello than have to drink a kale smoothie. Not to mention my idea of cardio is walking to the refrigerator to get another piece of pie or a beer. So where does that leave us? How do we get a beach ready body without being completely miserable while doing it? Well, like most things in life, it all comes down to how you decide to go about it.
By Mylyn Cal8 years ago in Longevity
5 of the BEST Fitness Apps of 2018
Tired of those few extra pounds? Ready to work on that summer body that you see on Instagram that you have been drooling over? Swearing you will start your diet or start going to the gym at the beginning of every week. Well here are a few things to make that easier and will make you actually want to get off the couch. These are five of the best fitness apps of 2018 to help you reach your goals! (Just a side note before reading, these apps all have a free trial but some do require buying memberships, etc to gain access to some of the workouts—just look up the apps on your app store and it'll give you more detailed information!) Also PLEASE take the time to read the last one even if you don't read the others but you should if you're serious about getting into better shape!
By JoAnna Morealnd8 years ago in Longevity
Children and Weights
Coffee and weight training will stunt your growth; these are two fallacies that have lived long past their due. Now the former was created to keep kids away from caffeine, because let’s be honest, they probably don’t need extra energy. However, I can’t quite figure out the latter. Could be for the safety of the children; the weight room can be a dangerous place. It was often said that the growth plates will become fractured due to the forces exerted. In a careful environment and safe manner, this is not a problem. In fact, no evidence exists that suggest weightlifting inhibits a child’s growth, according to Dr. Feigenbuam and Dr. Baraki [article posted at bottom].
By Living The Dream8 years ago in Longevity
Yes, It Is Hard but You Can Do It
Hello friends, fans, and family, How are you doing today? Are you staying motivated? Are you staying focused on your fitness goals? Yes, it is going to be hard and if you are already working out then you know it is hard to do. It is not easy saying no to your friends, telling a close friend that you don't want to hang out with them because while y'all are hanging out you all consume too much alcohol, unhealthy foods, and/or sweets. Every once and a while is not bad, right? The problem with that is you will put pressure on yourself to hang out with them, "like old times," and that will kill your workout efforts because you can't consume that amount of unhealthy foods and/or alcohol and get to the fitness level that you want. Your real friends will understand and support you in your decision. However, this fitness effort will change your life. So, that is why I say it is a life style change and you may lose some friends in the process because you are trying to get to a better fitness level. Even though this effort has nothing to do with them, they may see it as a personal attack because you are trying to better yourself and because you can't hang out as much. There is nothing wrong with preparation and setting goals for yourself. Do your research and know what exercises to do to get to the fitness level that you want to achieve.
By Isaac Middleton8 years ago in Longevity
Attempting a Bojutsu Class for the First Time
With starting Jiu Jitsu lately, I had been searching for another sport to try as I love a challenge now. Playing around on Google and Facebook, I was looking for a martial art that I might want to try, and what's offered here in the city. "Bojutsu."
By Samantha Popp8 years ago in Longevity
Everyone Can Be 'Fit'
Think about all of the different people you see at your local gym. There are the “bros” with every piece of gear that Jim Stoppani convinced them they need. They have a shaker bottle with some vibrantly colored fluid that they sip on between sets as they scan the gym hoping for one girl admiring their “gains.” Over on the treadmills, you might see some college-aged young lady who is doing some weird exercise that looks like something made up by Tonya Harding. Next to her is your typical middle-aged woman, likely a busy mom, grinding out her hour of cardio. On the bench is a middle-aged man half-repping 185 pounds thinking of his glory days as a 20-year-old football star, somehow ignoring his shoulder and back pain. What do all of these people have in common? They all want to be “fit,” but each has a very different definition of what that means.
By Evan Brady8 years ago in Longevity