The long-established Armor Gym is gearing up for a major milestone: Baba’s Project Gym (BPG) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a series of events designed to bring the community together. Owned and operated by Coach Baba Ali and his wife Lindsey, the gym is a cornerstone of Armagh’s health, fitness and community. To kick … Read more
A lifestyle coach shares four standing moves that will work your deep core even after 60. One truth about life? Consistent exercise and discipline can do wonders for your body, including getting rid of stubborn belly fat. Generally speaking, the higher the intensity of exercise, the higher the calorie burn. There are many ways to … Read more
Grab a set of dumbbells and start doing these strength-building moves. Strength training, whether you use free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines, is an ideal way to build strength, muscle mass, and strong, healthy bones. Strengthening your strength and muscles is essential for continuing daily activities, and strong bones reduce the risk of fractures. … Read more
Niche Pilates Studio will be based in Fan’s Place from 2024. (Photo provided by Niche Pilates) The owner of a local fitness studio is ramping up its offerings with a new space dedicated to weightlifting. Niche Pilates Studio plans to open a companion strength training studio at 1431 W. Main St. in Fan, next to … Read more
If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more
Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more
Like many parents who juggle work and childcare, Lucy Demain, 33, a doctor and mother of three, can’t always make fitness a top priority. Still, she understands how important it is for both physical and mental health. “Working as a physician, I have seen firsthand the impact poor lifestyle choices can have on patients and … Read more
A certified personal trainer shares four standing moves to target your core after 50. For many adults over the age of 50, abdominal contractions can be frustrating. Even with regular exercise and healthy weight management, it can seem like stubborn belly fat is hard to lose. That’s because as we age, hormonal changes, loss of … Read more
7 minute read Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Get weekly free workouts and key training insights delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here And start making profits. At a glancewalking seems pretty intuitive. It’s a skill you (and most babies) learn in the first year of life. By the … Read more
’80s-style aerobics is making a big comeback in modern fitness, but why now? As today’s workout culture shifts toward connection and fun, this retro trend is resurfacing in modern exercise. ©Getty Images Origin of aerobics In the 1960s, American Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper developed a variety of aerobic exercises to help people with cardiovascular disease. … Read more