Author: Rec Xpress

Congratulations! We’re congratulating you because you have made the right choice to start your fitness journey. Admitting that you need to take full responsibility of your health can sometimes be difficult for some people. Often times it is much easier to turn a blind eye on what our bodies are telling us and just continue… Read more »

If getting those six-pack abs were as easy as counting from one to three, we’d all have toned, flat tummies. After all, whenever we think about losing weight, the first image that comes to mind is slipping into a pair of flattering jeans without worrying about spillage (aka a muffin top). Trying to get rid… Read more »

Regardless of what your reason is, there is always something beneficial about working out. Getting our bodies to move, while toning muscle and losing excess fat, has been proven to prolong lifespan and even strengthen your mental capabilities. If you have been stuck in a routine that isn’t really giving you the results you want,… Read more »

Whether you’ve been a fan of exercising or not, one way or another you’ve already heard someone claim that working out – or any physical activity for that matter – is beneficial to your health. Our bodies were built to move. Hundreds, even thousands of years ago, people didn’t have gyms or workout machines to… Read more »

HIIT workouts have been staying in the spotlight these past few years but the concept of interval training isn’t exactly a nouveau idea. Finnish runner Hannes Kolehmainen started doing interval training, reaping the rewards of his efforts by winning gold medals in 5k meters, 10k meters, and cross-country sporting events. This happened more than a… Read more »

Roll Your Way to Fitness Out of all the exercise equipment, the gym ball (or stability ball) is probably the least intimidating. A no-frills, simple-to-use item, the gym ball has been a staple in many gyms and homes in recent years.   Benefits of a Gym Ball Using a gym ball can be tricky, and… Read more »

I’m sure you’ve heard about supplements. They’re pretty hard to miss. Products that promote an increase in muscle mass and help you burn fat pop up in websites and magazines. You read their claims and yes, you ARE interested and why yes, you WOULD like a free sample. As tempting as these advertisements may sound,… Read more »

Why Your Chest Needs Working Out Your upper body is technically a large muscle group. Giving it a proper workout is a must as it helps the rest of the body function properly. Doing chest exercises is also a great introduction to your fitness routine. Muscles in the Chest Your chest is comprised of two… Read more »

It’s that burning question you have in your head… Should I join a gym? Will it be worth it? Sometimes the answer isn’t a simple yes or no; there are several factors that come into play such as: Your lifestyle – are you working in an office? Are you a stay-at-home parent? Your work –… Read more »

If you acknowledge that you may have been slacking off in the fitness and health department of your life, and you’ve made the decision to make healthier choices, then you are definitely on the right track! As we all know, losing weight is no easy feat. Aside from an effective fitness program you can easily… Read more »