fitness

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

How the "No Pain No Gain" Mentality Can Hurt People with Undiagnosed Chronic Pain
Its plastered on nearly every gym or place to work out, pinned up on thousands of walls, and spilled out of even more mouths. That simple statement "No Pain, No Gain" can't actually be harmful, can it?
By Astraia Esprit8 years ago in Longevity
Motivation
Late-night self pillow talk: “Tomorrow is the day… I am getting up at 5:30 and going running, and then after work I’m gonna hit the weights. LEGS! Yeah, it’s a good day for a leg day. Oh my god, it’s gonna be the best workout I’ve ever put together.”
By C. Reyes8 years ago in Longevity
Box Thoughts Week 3
I started CrossFit this past February. I've kept active notes throughout my new workout experience. Here are my box thoughts.
By Keela Dee8 years ago in Longevity
Lifting and the Little Things
Something awful happened a little while ago. I failed my deadlifts. Well, I didn’t fail them — not exactly. I just didn’t quite reach the goals I had set for myself, which is still horrible, in my opinion.
By jovie8 years ago in Longevity
You Don't Have to Buy Fabletics to Feel Confident at the Gym
I saw an article on here, called "Killer Workout Accessories for Women Who Want to Slay" By Ossiana Tepfenhart. I read just the ad, but automatically felt sad when I read "just mustering the courage to look in the mirror while you do it (workout) all can be a chore... But, it's a lot easier if you have the right accessories and outfits."
By Ashley8 years ago in Longevity
Beachbody UK to Launch 19th October—Fitness Crazy!
Beachbody was found in 1998 in Santa Monica, CA, in the United States by Carl Daikeler (CEO) and John Congdon (President). Together they have achieved great success over the last 19 years with the well known Insanity and PiYo workouts amongst many others. Well now the company is expanding again and is launching Beachbody in the UK with Coaches excitedly recruiting their teams ready for October 19th.
By Ami Kane8 years ago in Longevity
Mindset and Exercise
Mindset is the most important aspect of the fitness game. It’s not a secret, but not many people seem to fully appreciate it.
By jovie8 years ago in Longevity
Breathing During Exercise
When I first started working out, I looked online for tips and tricks on where to get started. I researched the difference between isolation and compound movements, weighed the benefits of strength and endurance training, and studied the strange chemistry of sports supplements. I also found many suggestions telling me how to breathe.
By jovie8 years ago in Longevity
The Jogging is About to Begin!
Hello everyone! Welcome back to my fitness blog. I apologize for not keeping this as regular as I should. I have been very busy lately between work, exercise, and taking over on some social media coordinating for my boyfriend's YouTube channel. All very exciting stuff, but they shouldn't be an excuse to get lazy in writing. So without further ado, here are my current updates to my fitness.
By Lizzie Bee8 years ago in Longevity
Why Swimming is the Best Sport
Getting in is the hardest part, but when you start gliding through the water, it is a surreal experience. There's nothing to hear except the water sliding past your head, down to your neck, over your shoulders, down your waist, and over your legs. You are one with the water. Not breathing all the time is kind of a bummer, but it builds up your heart rate and keeps you active.
By Rich Burton8 years ago in Longevity
The Unlikely Runner
Around six years ago, I was coming up to a milestone birthday. I was at my heaviest, I weighed just over 13 stone, and I am only 5'4". In my head, I looked like a weeble!
By Michelle Rashbrook8 years ago in Longevity
Why I Love Spin Class, Yoga, and My Personal Trainer
I first started spin class at a local Y before my first daughter was born. I went religiously each week for about a year. Once I became pregnant, I cancelled my Y membership and didn't look back. Fast forward several years and two children later. I was feeling kind of blah and tired of just using my home elliptical machine. I joined a gym that had an emphasis on health versus fitness. I knew I wanted to take spin classes and I purposely joined this particular gym because of the large amount of classes they offered. The days and times were so varied too. My first spin class was a year and a half ago. I was surprised that I managed to keep up with the instructor for an hour. I spent the summer of 2016 trying out spin classes with different teachers. I settled on Mary, whose class is extremely challenging. She also plays the best music. I started off going once a week then twice a week. By the early winter I was down a pants size. Spin class is an hour long and it involves sitting, standing, sprinting, intervals, and arm exercises. Men and women go to class and the ages range from early twenties to mid seventies. I also tried a new class at my gym, HIIT spin. This is high intensity interval training. It was only a half hour class. I really didn't find it challenging and I hated the music. As you can tell, music while spinning is very important to me. I went back to regular spin class, only attending Mary's class. This summer I missed a few weeks for various reasons. The first two weeks back I was so sore the following day. It does take awhile to get used to. I notice that when I spin I feel energized. To me, it's genuinely a fun activity. It's really hard work if you have a challenging instructor, especially for an hour. It's such a great sense of accomplishment when I complete a class. Spin is a great boost to your self-esteem. Exercise is proven to release endorphins. It helps with your mental health too. I try to go weekly and I schedule it in my phone like an appointment. If I miss a few classes I feel very lethargic. I feel that when I'm energized I'm a better mom to my kids. I even took my pregnant sister-in-law to a class. She really enjoyed it and was able to keep up. I would check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions. I highly recommend trying a spin class!
By Lauren S.8 years ago in Longevity