Tag: Burst Training
The Skinny on Weight Loss
How have we gotten to where 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight to obese? Fast food restaurants are everywhere. Convenience foods line the shelves at supermarkets. Advertisers continually remind us that whatever meal or snack we are craving is available whenever we want it. The age of technology has resulted in much more […] READ MORE
When You’re Struggling to Stay Consistent with Working Out
Sticking with any workout program is not an easy task. So many things are vying for your time every day and life can get in the way. Especially right now as summer is kicking off. So whether you’re “all in” with a particular workout routine or find that you have “fallen off the […] READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: Mind Over Matter
Your brain is one of the strongest resources in getting through a tough workout. Think and speak motivational words or phrases. Keep your eye on the goal in mind. The hope of attaining this desired outcome will likely give you the extra push you need to complete the task at hand. READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: Difference Between Pull-Ups & Chin-Ups
The difference between pull-ups and chin-ups all comes down to your hands. During a pull-up, the palms face away from the body, thus working the back muscles more. For chin-ups, the palms face toward the body, focusing more on the bicep muscles. READ MORE
30 Ways to Be More Active Today
I am always looking for ways to stay active. Statistics show that people who are more active during the day live 2-5 years longer than those who are more sedentary. I think for most of us, it’s not just about living longer – but living healthier. I want to feel good every day – don’t […] READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: How to Improve Your Balance
To improve your balance, coordination, and body control, stand one-legged on a sofa cushion. Move a medicine ball, 1-gallon milk jug, or a heavy phone book from hand to hand, side to side, then behind your head. When you’ve become proficient at this move, do the same thing with your eyes closed! READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: How to Do Perfect Crunches
When you do abdominal crunches, put your tongue on the roof of your mouth. It will aide in aligning your head properly, which helps reduce neck strain. READ MORE
Friday’s Fit Tip: Can You Workout Too Much?
Overworking your muscles can cause your body to start producing more of the stress hormone cortisol, which can have a testosterone-blocking, muscle-wasting effect. So while you may think longer is better, that’s not the case. Workout less, be focused, and be intense. The result? A super-lean body that is a fat-burning machine! Check out BURSTClub […] READ MORE
Burn Fat All Day with Burst Training
Burst training has been utilized by Olympic athletes for years because they understand the effectiveness of high-intensity exercise for short intervals of time. Research shows that whatever the body burns during a workout, it will respond by burning the opposite in the hours following. For example, long cardio workouts program the body to burn fat […] READ MORE
Burst Training Exercise to Get You Through “Hump Day”
[youtube]http://youtu.be/X4WU1QNW9Fo[/youtube] I have to be honest…. This morning when the alarm went off at 5:45, I did NOT want to get out of bed and I did NOT want to do my BURSTClub workout. The thought actually ran through my head, “Who are the crazy people who came up with this workout?” I […] READ MORE