Have you ever stood in the produce section of the grocery store surrounded by all of those brightly colored fruits and vegetables and wondered non-organic or organic? Well, you are not alone. Many hours of laboratory research has gone into studying these foods in order to determine the differences. There is a four-year study called…
As many South Floridian fitness enthusiasts are forced to exercise indoors due to the time change or cooler weather, many health clubs will inevitably become more crowded. Unfortunately, this also means that the average person will be more susceptible to illness. Most health clubs are already breeding grounds for all types bacteria, and an environment where sweaty bodies are in close proximity…
Heres a message for those who dont think that they can still get into really good shape and maintain a high level of fitness well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond: think again. Tony Andriacco not only shatters that theory, but he is living proof that we can continue to make gains and retain a…
If youre like most active people, the hours spent engaging in fitness routines in order to achieve the physical results we want may far outweigh any other goals. But how many of us have actually considered how physical activity affects our brains? Many people find that exercise gives us an escape from our daily lives, often allowing…
You may be able to lose weight by making a few simple changes to your menu. Most people find making a few changes easy enough to continue To lose weight begin by adding some simple items to your menu. Before two of your daily meals eat a serving of fruit or a vegetable. This should…
With frigid temperatures and an overwhelming number of gym-goers in the winter months, how do you recognize when too much is too much? Most people have noticed a trend in Cortland during the early months of the new year, dozens of new faces now populating the local gyms. The Fitness Gap has seen almost a…
Are you guilty of watching TV for hours at a time? I am. This is a simple routine that takes the guilt away. Pick at least three bodyweight exercises. For example: push-ups, sit-ups, & squats Watch TV. First commercial: Choose one of the three exercises and do as may repetitions as possible. b.When you can…
Losing weight is one of the more difficult challenges that a lot of us will face in our lifetime. One thing that might turn people off to even bothering to try in the first place is a belief that they have to modify their eating habits all at once. But, so long as you are…
Workout bags are the ultimate necessity accessory, whether you are heading to Sports Club LA or yoga class on Newberry Street your gym bag contains everything from your wallet, shampoo, to your iPad. However, the perfect tote to carry all your calorie burning needs is not always easy to find. This bag has a lot…
Don’t let the calm exterior of the saffron-colored CrossFit BGI Fitness building in West Palm Beach fool you. On any given day, you can find a mob of competitive clients performing an array of CrossFit training exercises where strength, speed, balance, stamina, coordination, and flexibility are all put to the test. Kettlebells, medicine balls, plyo boxes and strength bands have replaced…
