Whether you are a regular at the gym, or more of a weekend warrior, you are no doubt acquainted with the old adage, “No pain, no gain”.  In an effort to increase our levels of fitness, we often strive to out-perform what we accomplished during our...

If I asked you to close your eyes and picture something important, what would you see? You might be reliving a very special memory from a long time ago, or thinking about the next item on your very full “to-do” list. While there is definitely a place...

If you walk into any gym these days, you are bound to find a counter or cooler that sells one form or another of post-workout hydration. After a hard training session, it is easy to grab a Gatorade or similar drink, thinking this is the most prudent choice...

"To sleep, perchance to dream....." While this is a beautiful literary sentiment, the importance of sleep represents more than just an ideal time to allow the mind to rest and drift. The hectic pace at which the majority of us live our lives necessitates...

As the temperatures indicate, summer is just around the corner, and with summer comes..... swim suit season! To that end, many folks are getting busy with their workouts, and focusing particularly hard on their midsections. As I walk through the gym,...

It was called "Lighten Up" and that's exactly what the winners of the eight-week weight loss challenge did in spades. The winning team, "Frasier," comprised of four women in their forties, lost more than 63 pounds and nearly 10 percent of their total...