You might be hearing the phrase “VO2 max” being thrown around a lot lately. You might even have a watch or fitness app that measures and records your VO2 max for you. But do you know what it really is and what it means for your overall fitness levels? Let’s take a look! Maximal oxygen...Read More

It’s hard to believe that we have covered so much history of fitness culture- we started this series from the dawn of human existence, and look at where we are now! Let’s talk about fitness from 2010- the present day! We’ve learned a lot over the years as fitness enthusiasts. Fitness culture in the present...Read More

We’ve all heard that “laughter is the best medicine”. Many of us may roll our eyes and say “well, that’s just an old wive’s tale”, but it turns out, that’s not entirely the case! Laughter has many benefits, both mental and physical, that make it SO worth it to take some time out of your...Read More

Ladies, have you ever wondered why you might have a harder time building muscle than your male counterparts? It can be discouraging to see accelerated progress in others when we don’t feel it in ourselves, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t doing a great job! Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on yourself,...Read More

Did you know that over 58 million US adults live with Arthritis? That’s about 24% of adults in the United States. People are (fortunately) living longer too, which means we will likely see that number increase. Thankfully, the CDC recommends something to help ease symptoms that is beneficial for not only arthritis, but the rest...Read More

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss as well as multiple cognitive disorders. It usually affects those over the age of 65, but can begin earlier in life.  We don’t 100% understand what causes it, but age is the most significant risk factor, although family history, less alcohol consumption, and...Read More

Getting out of the house and enjoying nature is one of the most important things we can do for our physical and mental health! So in honor of Earth Day, why don’t we all take a moment to appreciate all that nature has to offer! And if you are looking to increase your activity today...Read More

Let’s talk about the history of fitness! Today we are discussing The National Period in Europe (1700-1850). Following the Renaissance, Europe saw many cultural changes. However, one thing that didn’t change was the understanding of the importance of fitness! There were many emerging nations in Europe at this time, many of them with intense feelings...Read More

Welcome back to the history of fitness throughout the ages! Today we will explore fitness during the Renaissance (1400-1600 AD). The Renaissance is perhaps most famous for prolific artists and philosophers, such as Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Rene Descartes. However, did you know that this time period is also famous for a renewed...Read More

The history of fitness is important to how we fitness today! Last time we talked about how Kung Fu came about in the time of Confucius in China, but did you know that in the same historical period there was another practice we use today being adopted not in China, but in India? During the...Read More