Earlier this month we made a post about how it’s Heart Month in America and gave you some tips on how to keep your heart healthy. Now we’re going to give you a list of some great exercises you can do to help you with this. Did you know that interval training is said to…
Peace, Love & Burpees! But wait, haven’t you ever wondered where Burpees came from and why they’re so popular? Check out these fun facts to find out! FUN FACT #1 Royal Huddleston Burpee, an American Physiologist, created the Burpee in the 1930s. No really, that’s his name. FUN FACT #2 The Burpee was originally meant…
Picture yourself with a flat belly. We don’t care what you look like right now, just picture it. Looks good doesn’t it? What do you see yourself wearing? Whatever you want, right? Maybe even that slim cut shirt you left on the rack last week when you were at the mall. Now, in that same…
We get it – starting your fitness journey is intimidating. There are so many different methods and classes, how in the world are you supposed to decide what’s best for you? You could join a big box gym, but then where is the motivation and push? Perhaps a personal trainer? No, those can cost thousands…
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…
