The best time to begin working out is always now, no doubt about that. The benefits of having a physically active lifestyle, coupled with a healthy dietary program, are too great to simply go unnoticed. To be a member at Rec Xpress, you must be at least 16 years of age as well as have… Read more »
Read More..How Long Should You Spend at the Gym?
Getting in shape requires a lot of time. There’s no workout regimen that will magically transform your body in just 7 days. You might be wondering, as I have in the past, about how long you should be spending time at the gym. You might be working and simply squeezing in gym time, or you… Read more »
Read More..How to Motivate Yourself to Go to the Gym: 8 Tips to Try
I’m guilty of dragging myself to the gym every now and then. Some days I feel like I can spend the whole day there (which isn’t necessary; read why here), but other days… boy, oh, boy I wish I could just stay on the couch and watch Netflix. How can I be an inspiration to… Read more »
Read More..Calories: Should You Be Counting Them?
I tend to mindlessly buy food at the grocers without really looking into their labels. I just choose what I need and want and then I head to the counter. As I began to live a healthier life, I realised that I have grossly underestimated the importance of reading labels. Particularly, looking into calories. The… Read more »
Read More..What Does Body Fat Content Mean?
Ever woken up one day, looked at yourself in the mirror and said, “Hmm, I could do without this flabby (insert body part).” Raise your hand if you’ve thought this way about your body at least once. I know I have. Most of us are pretty guilty about neglecting certain areas in our body, and… Read more »
Read More..How To Do A Push Up: Why You’ve Been Doing It Wrong
Push-Ups Can Be Tough I’ve always been physically active. I was into sports at an early age and I was never one to sit still and do nothing the whole day. As I started going to Rec Xpress, I was pushed to do workout routines I never thought of doing. I’ve done push-ups before but… Read more »
Read More..How To Squat Properly: A Step By Step Guide
Kim Kardashian. Jennifer Lopez. Chris Evans. All three of these celebrities are known for various reasons — one is married to Kanye West, the other skyrocketed to fame when she portrayed Selena, and one of them donned an armor shield made of vibranium whenever the planet was in peril. However, what they’re quite famous for… Read more »
Read More..Buying a Gym Membership: 6 Things to Consider Before You Purchase
Like most people I’ve grown to be a bit pudgy as I have gotten older. When I look at old photos of myself I almost always wish my body would look the same way it did – my arms were toned, my abs were flat, and my thighs…don’t get me started on my thighs. These… Read more »
Read More..Gym Etiquette 101: 5 Rules You Don’t Want To Break
The gym is a haven of health and wellness. It could also be a place of embarrassing situations and inappropriate behaviour. I have to admit that when I was starting out, I wasn’t truly aware of the unspoken rules that come with hitting the gym. I didn’t know it then but I’m sure I must… Read more »
Read More..How To Train in a Commercial Gym: A Beginner’s Guide
I am one of the millions of people who want to get into good shape but just can’t (or won’t, depending on my mood). I am of average weight, of average height, and my diet is consistently inconsistent. One day I’d be gobbling up veggies and fruits as if there’s no tomorrow and the next… Read more »
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