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Born from a Navy SEAL training program, total-body resistance exercise (TRX) is a fitness program that relies on using two hanging straps to improve and check balance, strength, and stability in the body. This exercise program is becoming increasingly popular in clubs across the country, and in order to get the most out of this style of work out it’s important to know the basics and how to stay safe while improving strength and physical function.

Cardiovascular activity is an essential component of a good fitness program. We can get this type of activity from walking, running, fitness classes, cycling, or even outdoor yard work. But too much of a good thing is never beneficial, and overtime indulgence in cardio only reduces muscle tissue at rapid rates.

Monitoring health is a day-in and day-out task, and often times it’s easy to ignore certain symptoms or neglect to mention them during annual physicals. While minor aches and pains can go unmentioned, there are several things which should raise flags and prompt a verbal mention to a physician during exam time.

Though the benefits of sleep are well known, many still don’t make it a priority or an important part of their wellness program. Sleeping accomplishes numerous things that are beneficial for both mind and body – and we don’t even have to be consciously involved to get the benefit.

When losing weight or changing dietary habits, one of the first things often cut from a diet is fat. Rightly so, as excess fat in a diet can lead to excess weight gain and other issues, but not a diet lacking in the right fats can actually leave a person craving more sweets and other unhealthy items. For this reason, it’s important to ensure that there are good fats in a daily diet, and find healthy resources for them.

Spin class is an excellent way to burn calories, tone muscle, and improve cardiovascular health. For some, however, the thought of riding a bike indoors loses the main appeal of this traditional outdoor activity. Because Spinning and indoor cycling are such unique workouts, there are good reasons for a person to stay inside and attend a spin class to see how it can benefit their health.

We all start out as beginners and eventually work up to better fitness levels. Though, after a hiatus from a workout for whatever reason, it’s easier to feel like a beginner again. If a person is starting over, or just starting out, here are some steps to take when beginning a fitness program.

With a proper diet and exercise program, most people can expect to see results within six to eight weeks from the start of the program. However, if this milestone passes and there is little movement on the scale or in the fit of a person’s clothes, they’re bound to become frustrated. They may think that they’re following all the right steps, but there are several little things we all do that can potentially sabotage our hard work, and keep us from getting the results we desperately crave.

Small changes can equal big results when it comes to weight loss or working to improve health. With that thought in mind, it’s quite possible to think of many small steps that can be done to improve overall health and help a person achieve the results they’re working for.

High-intensity interval training has been popularized in the fitness world, and for good reason. It’s a fantastic workout that can provide all over training in a short amount of time. But as fitness trends come and go, they often come with misconceptions and myths. Here are a few that we often hear regarding HIIT training and the truth behind them.