Posts Tagged ‘Body Outfitters’
Fitness For the Ages
Let me tell you a quick story. Early in my career, I began weight training a group of women that were all closing in on 50 years old. They weren’t athletes, in fact, they hadn’t really been very active ever, and as newly “empty nesters” were ready to focus on themselves. And that is exactly…
Read MoreTurn Your Heart Into A MONSTER
Tell me if this story sounds familiar: You strap on your shoes and head out running, but before you are even a half mile down the road your heart is jumping out of your chest and it doesn’t come down until you back off to a super-slow walk that is embarrassing. You don’t want to…
Read MoreImmune System Need a Boost??
It’s more important now than ever to have a strong, healthy immune system. With the threat of both the coronavirus and the pandemic pounds or quarantine-15, as I’ve heard it described, it can feel like your two options are to get sick or to pack on the pounds during this time of quarantine. I’m here…
Read MoreLooking Back on a Great Fall Sports Season
Fall sports performance was jam-packed this year at Body Outfitters. Whether it was our in-season athletes, or students working hard in the gym for their offseason, here’s a list of accomplishments we saw: First Grand Slam hit Squat and Deadlift Personal bests Setting Cross Country Personal Records All-time low golf score Undefeated football season 30”…
Read MorePartial Reps: Less Range of Motion for More Adaptation?
Partial reps are very common in a gym – whether that be intentional or unintentional. Partial repetitions occur when a lifter utilizes only a portion of the entire range of motion available. For example, look at the bench press. A normal range of motion for bench press is starting with elbows locked out at the…
Read MoreHydration During the Busier Days
Now that the warm weather is here it’s time to increase your water intake to keep up with the demands of your busier schedule. Our evenings are becoming filled with more and more activities. The nicer weather and longer daylight hours allow us to get more done! With all of this increased activity it’s easy…
Read MoreLow Back Care While Planting Seeds and Pulling Weeds
Now that the weather’s nice it’s time to clean up those flower beds and get your garden ready for the season. Does your back start to hurt just thinking about all the bending and lifting? It doesn’t have to! Use these tips to care for your low back before, during and after gardening! Before: Warmup:…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning for Your Routine
It’s Spring! Are You Still On Track to Reach Your Goals? A few months ago you set goals. How close are you to reaching those goals today? Close? Great! Take this time to dial them in and get them done! Not close? That’s okay! Take a seat, write down your goals, share them with your…
Read MoreStart SMART in 2018!
Considering a change in 2018? Good for you! Let’s throw some fuel on that little fire and set some goals to where you want to go. Every journey, big and small, needs a map, so let’s get S.M.A.R.T. S is for “Specific.” Where you want to go must be well-defined to know exactly what you…
Read MoreMerry Fitness Gift Guide!
It’s time for the Merry Fitness Gift guide! Let’s get to it! For Beginners One of your favorite people just got started this past Fall or planning to get started in the New Year? Here are a few non-intimidating gifts to support their effort. Water bottle ($10-50) – A special water bottle is a great start…
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