“Proprioception: the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts”: seems like a really basic concept, but I found that balance is a huge part of training that the average person takes for granted or doesn’t practice at all. Balance training is a very important aspect [...]
It happens to all of us, you wake up one morning and feel that tinge of pain. You assume that you slept funny so you get up and try walking it off. A couple hours later you realize perhaps you may have been over training that muscle group yesterday at the gym. Ok, you have a tight muscle. What can you do about it?
Although often overlooked at first, functional trainers make extremely versatile home gyms. Their design is quite simple. Two cable columns, two weight stacks (some only have one) and a chin-up bar. With this simple but ingenious design you can perform countless different exercises. To make things even better, you can use functional trainers to emulate nearly every motion from everyday life or from a specific sport. If you are thinking of purchasing a home gym then you should definitely check out some functional trainers and have one of you local Fitness Town experts give you a demonstration of all the different ways you can use them.
There are several things to look out for when you are choosing you functional trainer. Here are a few important factors that make some functional trainers a better choice than others
According to taxback.com, the average Canadian receives a tax refund of around$750. Want to know some Healthy ways to spend that money? Set up the Garage Gym with a rack, bar, weights, and a gym ball. 3 Pairs of Lululemon pants, 2 pairs of shorts, a jacket and a couple shirts…but what about the exercise [...]
SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. SCUBA diving gives you the opportunity to explore a world that is vastly different to ours. The oceans are so rich with life and have a huge variety of living organisms, all adapted to their little habitats.
In an emergency medical situation, immediate first aid often means the difference between life, and death. Having spent a good part of my adult life as a career firefighter, I’ve witnessed firsthand the lifesaving capabilities of prompt and proper first aid applied to severely traumatized patients.
Shopping for fitness equipment can be one of the most daunting experiences for many people. Where to begin? What products are right for me? Who can I trust? These are just a few of the concerns of people looking to find the right fitness solution for their homes. We have compiled a top-10 list of things to consider when shopping for fitness equipment to help make the process fun and stress free.
Making your own shampoo, conditioner, soap, mouthwash and toothpaste is an easy and fun project for the entire family. It’s cost-effective, great for the health of your family, and environmentally friendly.
