fitness

Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.

My New Exercise Programme
My first blog post... my road starts here! I thought my first post should be centered around something I'm doing and have an interest in, so there is no better place to start than my current exercise program!
By Will Hagerty8 years ago in Longevity
Weightlifting Versus Powerlifting
In strength sports, there are two main forms of competition, and those are weightlifting and powerlifting. Many people believe that these sports are the same thing, or at least that the sports are relatively the same, but they are not. When I began powerlifting, people would come up to me and ask me questions that pertained to weightlifting, or people would simply ask if I was a weightlifter. After a few times, explaining that I was not a weightlifter got tiring, so I would just say no and walk away. The few times I did explain the difference, however, I would describe how weightlifting and powerlifting contrast. Weightlifting and powerlifting differ in their movements, techniques, and rules.
By Zoe Vinacco8 years ago in Longevity
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Side of Working Out with Your Phone
So you’re finally committing to your New Year’s resolution or you’re just sick of what you see in a full length mirror — where do you begin? You say to yourself, “I’m doing this!” You jump onto Amazon with a full head of steam and begin browsing through page after page of workout equipment, fitness trackers, and videos claiming to “transform” your life. Then, it finally dawns on you, there has to be an app for this, right? But which app is the perfect app for me: cardio, running, or maybe weightlifting. Let’s take a look at the best for each skill level, price range, and preference.
By John Pond8 years ago in Longevity
Things to Keep in Mind for New Years Resolutions
It's the holiday season, and with that comes the magical time of year where gyms everywhere are flooded with newcomers looking to start their year off right and achieve their #fitness goals!
By Andrew Tannus8 years ago in Longevity
Trail Running Etiquette
Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today on the many trails around the globe in ever increasing numbers. The trails are busier now than ever, as finally the benefits of exercise combined with the natural environment are being heeded. Hallelujah!
By Colin Kirk-Potter8 years ago in Longevity
HIIT Cardio (High Intensity Interval Training)
Cardiovascular Training, also known by its clinical name "This F’n Sucks," is the key ingredient to almost every health and fitness goal. Whether it be weight loss, fat loss, lean muscle mass, endurance training, sports performance, or just overall health, cardio should be… no, must be an integral part of your training. Most of you know this, some of you know it and just can’t stand that it’s true, and almost all of us want to know what’s the best damn way to get it done. I’ll explain to you the benefits of cardio and why studies have shown that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is far surpassing the benefits of standard steady state cardio training.
By Kevin Armentrout8 years ago in Longevity
Biggest Fitness Industry Secret
Everyone is always asking what the secret is to healthy living, weight-loss, and getting into better shape. Well, I’m going to let you in on one of the biggest industry secrets that no one in the fitness profession wants you to know. The real inside secret to weight-loss and better health is…. wait for it… NOTHING! There isn’t one. The real secret is that there is no secret. No fitness professional wants you to know that there isn’t any one plan, strategy, or inside knowledge to any health and fitness program.
By Kevin Armentrout8 years ago in Longevity
Alternative Fitness
Who dreads going to the gym? I know I did. The intimidation of fellow gym mates who are very muscular. The confusion of the equipment and how to begin. The sound of the weights slamming. I remember I was, and some days still can be, intimidated. I, like many people, began to search outside and found so many options!
By Marsha Buhrmaster8 years ago in Longevity
5 Reasons to Add Hoop Dance to Your Movement Practise
For the past 4 (maybe 5) years hula hooping has been a big part of my life. Beginning as a simple hobby; evolving into a passion - then an obsession - and now it rests as part of my movement practise (a web of bodyweight exercises and movement exercises which I'll expand on in later posts).
By River Hoops8 years ago in Longevity
Overcoming Adversity as an Amputee in the Fitness Community
Tonight got me thinking of how far I have come in the fitness community. A gym patron asked me if he could film me on Snapchat as I was doing squats. At first I was confused a little, but he explained that because of my prosthetic leg I inspired him to show others that they should be doing the same and what's their excuse. I complied and did it, not because he asked, but because I inspired him and I didn't want to let him down. Why is that so important to me? Let me explain.
By Justin Crossland8 years ago in Longevity
The Low-Down on Squatting
The barbell squat should be your desert island exercise. If you had to choose one exercise to do for the rest of your life it should be the squat. The barbell squat will build a fantastic platform for overall body strength. While focussing on your leg power, the barbell squat will also engage many muscles head to toe. Done properly, it will build a massive leg power, stronger back, and a powerful core. However, if done improperly, it can cause injury, irritating pain, and muscular imbalance. The squat is not by any means hard to learn, or unsafe to learn on your own, but it is imperative that you take a smart and well-informed approach to learning this exercise. Some important aspects to pay close attention to are bar position, depth, and platform.
By daniel a8 years ago in Longevity
The First 3 Steps You Must Take to Improve Your Health
During my time as a personal trainer I discovered three key things that have to be completed before any goal can be attained be it in health and fitness or in any other aspect in life.
By Grant Collyer8 years ago in Longevity