Archive for March, 2009
Take Your Workouts With You (March 31, 2009)
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009Take this on your spring breaks – have the whole family do the workout before hitting the pool or beach – you’ll feel great all day!! Perform the circuit once for a 15-minute workout and twice for a 30-minute workout.
Take an Active Role in Stretching (March 24, 2009)
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009We can’t stress enough the importance of incorporating stretching into your fitness routine. When you push your body as hard as inSHAPE clients do, you can’t be negligent with your muscles’ flexibility. But what’s the best way to stretch? There’s confusion when it comes to what type of stretches should be done and when, so this week, we want to highlight a type of stretching that differs from traditional (static) stretching: active - or functional stretching.
When Should You Take a Rest Day (March 17, 2009)
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Results do not materialize unless you establish a consistent routine. So be mindful when it comes to taking days off. Too often we skip workouts for the wrong reasons and then wonder how we end up months down the road without seeing any noticeable results. On the other hand, when our body really needs the rest, we sometimes push through and try to workout, often resulting in frustration, injury or illness. Check out the full post for some simple guidelines.
Preventing Spring Injuries (March 10, 2009)
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009We know that you are ready to take your workouts outdoors and that you will have good intentions of listening to our advice to ease into your outdoor training routines; however some of you will overdo it (and you know who you are). Try to recognize your body’s limits and have realistic expectations. Take a look at the five most common injuries that occur and protect yourself from having to sit out of your favorite activities this Spring.
Get Ready for Outdoor Workouts! (Mar 3, 2009)
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009But now that Spring is right around the corner, it is time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, natural light, and nature! Exercising outside tends to be more engaging, both physically and mentally, as the terrain and scenery are always changing. But before jumping into a strenuous outdoor workout, take some time to prepare your body for transitioning your indoor workouts outside.

