by Lisa Reed | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog
If you’ve ever been to a CrossFit class or a gym where olympic lifting is taught, you’ve probably seen weightlifting shoes before. They’re colloquially known as Oly shoes, and to the unfamiliar eye, they look like weird platform wedge sneakers. In reality, they’re...
by Lisa Reed | Aug 15, 2017 | Blog
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. But it may be especially important for older generations. New research finds that the active men and women over age 65 are 50 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. “Physical activity is extremely important...
by Lisa Reed | Apr 10, 2017 | Blog
Exercising might be last on your list of to-dos as you prep for your vacation. But if you’ll be away a week or more, go ahead and pack your workout clothes. Keeping up with at least a sliver of your regular exercise routine will help maintain your cardiovascular...
by Lisa Reed | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog
6 Ways To Get A Killer Workout During Any Hike Your weekend workout options: Hiking along a trail in the great outdoors while catching up with your BFF or slogging along on a creaky treadmill for yet another run at the gym. You know what to do here. But, if you’ve...
by Lisa Reed | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
With kettlebells, basically every move is all about the hips, so it’s no shocker that they’re a great tool for boosting the glutes. “Due to the versatility of the handle and how the weight is distributed, kettlebells add another dimension to weight lifting: the need...