You know, not enough people talk about the wonders of the Great Indoors. Not that there’s anything wrong with the Great Outdoors, we just think the indoor life deserves a little more love. Especially when it comes to personal fitness – so often you see health junkies talking about all their hikes and camping and…
Did you know that your core includes 35 muscles that make up your back, sides, abdominals and hips? When people think of core muscles, abs are the first to come to mind. However, your core includes a lot more muscles than your abdominals. In fact, it’s everything besides your leg and arm muscles. While your…
Colds suck. Come on, you’ve got a busy schedule. The last thing you need is a cloudy head and low energy slowing you down. I’ll tell you what though: you don’t want to skip your workout. Why? Because excuses won’t get you in shape, but also, working out is good for your immune system. Experts…
TRX, or Total-Body Resistance Exercise, is a fantastic workout that utilizes your core by using gravity and your own bodyweight to create challenging exercises. You can set up a TRX machine almost anywhere: doorframes, monkey bars, etc. Today we will talk about 5 TRX workouts you can try for yourself that take classic workouts and…
You’ve probably heard of them, these ‘burpees’. Trainers love them, the clients of those trainers curse them, and even groups like the military utilize them in training. So, let’s talk burpees and the positive effect they can have on your body and mind. Before we get into burpees and a few workouts you can do…
Dumbbells are pretty popular nowadays, especially for at-home workouts. And there’s a good reason for that too. At Fit Body Boot Camp we use dumbbells in a lot of our workouts, and there’s some good science behind it. You may hear the argument that barbells are better, but that’s not always true. See, dumbbells don’t…
Sometimes you need a full-body workout, and you want to add some weight and resistance, but you don’t want to have to buy dozens of different types of equipment. Well, look no further, because these medicine ball workouts will add a little extra to your workout routine and are a versatile piece of equipment. In…
When working towards a fat loss goal the question arises of how to best utilize the scale. Do you step on everyday, meticulously tracking the ups and downs? Do you jump on it once a week, keeping your mind off the number most days? Or do you skip the scale altogether and simply navigate your…
If having a lean and sculpted body is your goal then I’ve got good news for you: follow these 5 Workout Secrets and your goal will quickly become a reality. These secrets aren’t secret in the sense that you’ve never heard them before, because you likely have heard them. The secret is that by faithfully…
Talk to 10 people and you’ll get 10 different opinions on the best way to get fit. One will tell you to attend an aerobics class. Another will swear by jogging. Yet another will tell you that dance and biking worked for them. The truth is that there’s really only one effective way to get…
