fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
How I Became a Runner
The History Do you remember that one fateful day in gym class growing up? Yep, THAT day. The day that we had to run a mile. I remember being in 5th grade, it was a cool, overcast day. Our class walked out together to the track and our teacher explained to us that we had to run four laps--one mile--and record our time.
By 5 years ago in Longevity
Warm Up Skipping, how effective is it?
During my early years going to the gym I witnessed many forms of warming up before training. The majority took to the treadmill and cross-trainers to warm up the muscles before engaging in varied exercises. Very few stretched and prepared their muscles properly for the tasks ahead which was normal to me at the time as i was just starting out. I must admit warming up before exercise my method involved the treadmill mostly where i walked for 1 minute, jogged for 9 minutes and to warm down i would walk for another minute at varied speeds which seemed to do the trick when ready to workout. As time went on i felt i had outgrown the standard method of warming up and wanted to try a different approach. Lucky for me the local gym at the time had a separate studio/boxing area where most people failed to attend. It was confusing as to why other gym goers wouldn't make use of this facility i was not complaining. This gym was very unique and very quickly i made the boxing studio an important part of my training routine. At first starting out skipping it was a very bumpy experience, it was difficult to find a rhythm. As time went by and with more frequent visits i slowly started to establish a steady pace. With the gym playing absolutely the wrong sort of music to workout to i had to dig deep to find motivation if i was to attempt to master this process in my own way. I was adamant to get this right as i planned to implement this procedure as part of my training regime as i function more effectively when i follow a specific process i am accustomed to. Again with more and more visits i noticed the way I skipped was gradually improving and with quite a few failed attempts my implementation of various styles including dancing was better than previous weeks. At this stage i still refused to study other athletes and their movements as my intention was purely to create a rhythm that was suited for me. The main important structure of skipping for me was to research the physical and mental benefits it carries and what sort of effect it could have on me as an individual.
By David Foster5 years ago in Longevity
Start Early
There are simply less obstacles that can prevent you from exercising, when your routine is in the morning. Maybe you ate something for lunch that left you feeling ill or sluggish. Perhaps you have to stay late for work. Hit unexpected traffic. Or a loved one (including yourself) convinces you to come straight home instead of stopping at the gym.
By Shannon Fraser5 years ago in Longevity
WORKOUT ROUTINE
Have you ever walked into the gym and have NO IDEA what to do, where to start, worried you might get bulky from lifting weight so you stick to cardio? Yea, well that was me when I first ever started gym and sometimes still get a little lost or confused on certain equipment.
By Jess Nicol5 years ago in Longevity
Tips for Improving Performance During Winter Workouts
Healthy lifestyles don’t have to be seasonal! In fact, fitness is a fantastic way to stay busy during the quiet months. Instead of hibernating this winter, why not embrace the cold and use it as motivation to change up your routine, avoid winter weight gain, and stay a little warmer? Here are some tips to get you started.
By Tess DiNapoli5 years ago in Longevity
How I Use Personal Fitness Records to Inspire Exercise
One of my favorite ways to stay motivated for exercise is by breaking personal fitness records. It's kind of like gamifying the workout as I am working to beat my "high score." Essentially, it taps my competitive nature.
By Michael Brockbank5 years ago in Longevity
The Citizen, the Challenger, and the Fighter
In the society of the fitness world, three groups prevail. To identify these groups is not to evaluate or rank them, nor to imply any intrinsic hierarchy of value or moral power, but rather to assist the individual in understanding their own mind and by extension their fitness goals. A fitness goal is nothing but a marriage of the mind’s desire with the body’s ability. Rarely is the marriage effortless; sometimes, it is a "shotgun wedding." For any chance of success, however, it must be viewed as one thing: permanent. Not unchanging, but permanent.
By Resistance Quest Fitness5 years ago in Longevity
Should You Use Exercise.com to Get Fit?
The Internet is full of health and fitness apps. And the best ones to use are those that work best for you. After all, everyone is unique. With that being said, I would like to point out some of the benefits of Exercise.com.
By Michael Brockbank5 years ago in Longevity
Admissions of a Virtual Reality Gym Rat
The exercises are genuine, regardless of whether the outlandishly delightful landscape isn't. This year has made plenty of hesitant believers. Months prior, in less critical conditions, we swore we'd never do quite a few abnormal-sounding things: go to Zoom weddings, grasp ring lights, feed a sourdough starter. But then here we are, managing.
By Niki Hebert5 years ago in Longevity
8 Ways to Gamify Your Fitness Routine for Maximum Output
With the new year upon us, many will start to get serious about losing some weight. However, not everyone will have the same degree of success. But, if you gamify fitness, you might increase your chances.
By Michael Brockbank5 years ago in Longevity
