Yoga, we've all heard of it. What is it? What's the purpose? Well, we're about to find out! Yoga is a discipline, an ancient practice and meditation. It's a system, not a belief, "of techniques and guidance for enriched living." A system for well being on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The practice includes a focus on breath control, simple meditation and specific body postures. Yoga and Health Benefits 1. Improves Flexibility: One of the most obvious

Here we are, back with another common concern when you get into the gym for a workout. Machines or Free weights?!?!?! Where to start? What to use? Those machines look like torture machines... The free weights section sure is intimidating! All the machines and free weights can be overwhelming to someone who has no idea how to use either. Whether you're an avid gym goer or a novice learning the ropes, sometimes figuring out which route to utilize is a tough move. Before I get i

Some of the most common and debatable fitness topics I come across are cardio related. How many days a week? How long should each session be? What type is recommended? The question I'm going to try and bring some clarity to is cardio: Pre V Post workout. The answer is fairly simple as long as you're applying this to your OWN needs. If you're looking for an answer that will be general and applies to all, you probably wont find one. Everyone is different, programming has to be

**This is applicable for both men and women. Stop believing that there are different workouts or supplements geared towards gender- that's all marketing to get you sucked in. Power lifting, bodybuilding, Crossfit, HIIT, spin classes, aerobics, these are all great options for either gender!! There is no magic to this high v low rep debate- it just takes a second to to understand it and know how to apply it for what you're trying to achieve. Most people are of the idea as foll