What’s a normal resting heart rate?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal […]
Read MoreThis plan will take you from beginner to 5K in just six weeks
A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don’t run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks Want to run your first 5K? Follow this beginner’s 5K training plan to help […]
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The Truth About Stretching
Do You Need to Stretch at All? It’s a good idea, says the American College of Sports Medicine. The ACSM recommends stretching each of the major muscle groups at least two times a week for 60 seconds per exercise. Staying flexible as you […]
Read MoreEXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): ‘BURN BABY BURN!’
EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the basics of energy systems. Note: If you wanting to eventually transition into a career as a sports […]
Read MoreBRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAAS): DO YOU NEED TO TAKE THEM?
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have been a popular supplement for decades. It is estimated that the BCAA market supplement size is between $200 and $500 million, making it one of the most sold supplements in the world. These supplements are […]
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The Key Step People Skip When Getting Fit, According to a Philly Personal Trainer
You’ll identify your starting point. You know where you want to end up and how you want to look and feel when you’ve accomplished your goal, but where are you starting from? Just saying “I’m out of shape” isn’t specific enough […]
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The benefits of combining cardio and strength training
Think of strength training and cardio as a classic duo like peanut butter and jelly. While they’re good individually, they’re even better together. Pros of Cardio Cardio exercise helps improve your body’s ability to deliver blood and oxygen to your […]
Read More11 BENEFITS OF HIKING FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
So, why hike? There are the obvious benefits of hiking like good exercise and getting outside. However, the reasons to pursue hiking go far beyond the physical benefits (of which there are many), and extend to finding a healthier and […]
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14 Easy Ways to Increase Your Protein Intake
Getting enough protein is important for health. For this reason, the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for protein is 50 grams per day. However, some researchers believe that many people should be eating significantly more than this amount (1). A high protein intake can help […]
Read MoreHow to Do More Push Ups for Your Fitness Test
The push-up test is universally recognized as an excellent measure of upper body strength and endurance. For this reason, the push-up test is an essential part of military (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines) and first responder (police and firefighter) physical fitness […]
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