Last time we talked about some of our best advice for people who are new to working out. Whether it’s a long hiatus or you’ve never really been a fan of exercise, there are lots of things to keep in mind when you’re getting on the workout wagon.

If it’s been a while for you and you’re not sure what it’s going to be like, here are some ideas of what to expect for exercise beginners. Remember to talk to a doctor before you get started!

We are frequently asked what someone should do if they haven’t exercised in a long time. It can be easy to fall into a busy schedule that doesn’t make time for the most important person in your life—you! But that doesn’t mean that it’s okay to neglect physical fitness. The good news is, when we are asked this question, it’s a signal that a person is ready to get moving again and make exercise a part of their routine.

If you haven’t exercised in a long time or feel like you’ve never really been in shape, don’t worry. We can dispel a lot of myths and give you some good advice for how to get started on increasing your strength, endurance, and health!

Winter is coming! It may seem far away, but it will be the holidays before you know it. Last year, we covered best pre-winter workouts to make sure you entered winter feeling fitter than ever, but there are more things you can do to get fit for fall! If you’re looking ahead to a season of baggy sweaters, boozy nogs, and cookies on the couch, here are some tips for setting your healthy habits before the rum cake train throws you off the rails!

Bodyweight training is popular with lots of people—especially beginners or people just getting back on the fitness wagon—because the exercises are simple but challenging and you can do them almost anywhere. More experienced people can still benefit from this type of exercise. Remember that you can add weights or make a movement more difficult, and you’ll still get the benefits of improving strength and balance.

We covered what to eat before a workout and dispelled a common myth about pre-workout nutrition, but what about after a workout? When you’ve hit the gym and walk away after a good sweat, it’s crucial that you get the nutrition needed to refresh and revitalize, along with promoting recovery.

Foam Rolling, also known as Self Myofascial Release (SMR), is a stretching technique used in the fitness industry that provides a wide range of benefits. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or professional athlete, the body develops patterns of movement that can inhibit range of motion, cause overactive muscles, and even cause pain. By using a foam roller before and after exercise, these muscular patterns can be corrected by loosening the tissue that surrounds the muscle, also known as myofascial tissue. When this tissue is massaged by using the roller, the muscles respond, resulting in increased range of motion, muscle recovery and if present, reduced or eliminated pain.

One of the biggest weight loss and fitness myths that many people still believe is that you should never eat before a workout. It’s not true, but to some people, it makes perfect sense.

Apparently, one of the most searched-for fitness inquiries on the internet is ‘the best exercise for weight loss.’ It makes sense. People want to know what is the most effective thing they can work at to achieve their weight loss goals. What a difficult question! Unfortunately, the answer is not that easy.

Summer. Is. Finally. Here!! We’ve seen our members working their tails off in an effort to perfect their beach bodies, but, summer after summer, we see these same members neglect their workout routines during the summer months. We know that vacations and beach season often get in the way of gym-time, but it’s never easy for us to see our members lose some of the results they worked so tirelessly to achieve.

We all know that a good balance of exercising and dieting leads to improved physical fitness, but few realize the importance of taking care of your joints as well. Your joint health is hugely important, as is strengthening those oft-overlooked areas. Without strong joints, you’ll never be able to reach your full strength potential.

Mother Nature is undefeated – no matter who you are, your age is bound to catch up to you. Many people become discouraged when they see their body age and do not what to do. The first step is educating yourself on the aging process.