Your Guide to Exercise Programming
Have you ever walked into the gym, not really sure what to do? You hop on the treadmill for 5-10 minutes without really working up a sweat, then maybe you head to the loop of machines they have set up, not really pushing yourself, but hey, you went to the gym right? Well programming is just as, if not more important, than actually getting to the gym. If you’re not progressively making each workout harder than the last, and forcing your body to adapt to the increasing intensit
Abs tight!!
If you've ever done a class with Grit Fitness, you're well aware of the term "Abs tight ladies!!" So what exactly does this mean? And why does your trainer, (not mentioning any names here), repeat this over and over again throughout a class? Well first and foremost, what do we mean: Pull your belly button in toward your spine (without holding your breath) and hold it there. At the same time, hold your shoulders back and down, and tilt your pelvis ever so slightly forward -
Interval Training for Weight Loss
Ever wonder why you're still not losing weight when you regularly hit the treadmill for an hour? Or are you simply bored of jogging for 45 minutes straight? Try intervals! Simply put, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is intense periods of work with short recovery segments, allowing you to work at maximum capacity while keeping risk of injury low. The benefits of interval training include time efficiency, increased calorie / fat burn, a healthier heart, increased metab