#exercise warm-up

5 Healthy Practices Debunked

Thanks to the internet, the wellness trend has witnessed a massive increase in popularity over the past few years.

You would think that with all the readily available information that we have today, nutrition and fitness misconceptions would be less common but, unfortunately, the renewed public interest in fitness and health has also opened the floodgates for false information, inaccuracies,…

5 Tips for Getting More Out of Your Workout

When it comes to improving your health, after changing your diet, the next step is to get yourself a gym membership and to start getting into a good workout routine.

A lot of people can feel a bit overwhelmed when they first start hitting the gym. Losing the love handles and gaining some muscle is normally the ultimate goal, but what is the best way to reach this goal?

Well, the following…

3 Safety Tips to Help you Survive Military Boot Camp

If you are looking for an intense workout you can always consider attending a military boot camp. It is the ultimate way to get fit, but you need to ensure that you follow the right safety protocols to keep you and your fellow trainees safe.

Here is a basic guideline of how to prevent injuries as well as what to do in an emergency. It is important to have fun but stay safe as well.

Take…

4 Handy Tips to Avoid Injuries While Exercising

Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your body. And one sure way to do so is by exercising. While we advocate for engaging in physical activity to keep in shape, we can not overlook the risks involved if you go about it the wrong way.

Many fitness enthusiasts have had to quit exercising temporarily after sustaining an injury while exercising. This can either occur…

5 Tips for Weathering an Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp in Winter

If your upcoming fitness boot camp is going to take place outdoors during the fall or winter months, you may be dealing with factors that can affect your safety and well-being including low temperatures, inclement conditions, and drier air.

Do not miss these essential cold-weather fitness safety tips:

Warm Up (Literally)

All proper fitness boot camps should begin with some type of warm-upphase…

What is the RAMP Method (as used in Exercise & Fitness)?

Warming-up (or movement preparation) before a training session is crucial in aiding participants to get the best results from their session.

A RAMP warm-up, developed by Dr. Ian Jeffreys, can be very useful (for both trainers and participants) in making sure that the body is well prepared and ready for the coming exercise.

RAMP stands for:

Raise body temperature which can be done by doing a…

Talking Point: How Do You Deal With Participants Arriving Late To Class?

Scenario

You are in the local venue (gym or outdoors) and your participants are well and truly warmed up and getting stuck into their workout when a latecomer sneaks into the group (or attempts to) and starts doing the exercises as if they have been there all along.

Some of you may not need to imagine this scenario, having encountered it on more than one occasion.

Response

So, how do you deal…

Helping Your Body After Training Hard: Pre- & Post-Workout Methods

Helping Your Body After Training Hard

Getting fit from intense workout sessions, such as battle reenactments and military obstacles courses, requires major mental and physical stamina. You push yourself to the max and in some cases beyond your limits, causing your body to send signals of overexertion. These signals can be in the form of aches, strains, and even dehydration from time to time.

You…