Do you work out but have no idea what you are doing? Or maybe do you know what you are doing but want to learn more? Get the scoop on everything fitness, according to Jim Borden, a personal trainer with Fitness Together, a gym located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
What Makes a Good Exercise Program
A well-designed fitness program should incorporate multiple types of training, including cardio, strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. By focusing on multiple aspects of fitness, you can boost your level of health and fitness, reduce the likelihood of injury, and keep your level of motivation high.
Why You Need to Lift Weights
Strength training should be an integral part of any well-rounded fitness program. While there many issues to consider when starting a strength training program, such as which exercises to do, how much weight, how many reps, how many sets, how much rest in between sets, and how often should you strength train, this pieces focuses on WHY you want to be strength training.
Cardio Exercise Guidelines
Cardiovascular exercise, or cardio for short, is any type of activity that increases the work of the heart and lungs. Examples of cardio activities include walking, running, swimming, rowing, and biking.
Myths About Exercise
The odds are quite high that you’ve heard or read lots of conflicting advice on exercise and fitness. Much of this advice is simply not true. The following are some of the top misconceptions many people have about fitness.
