Have you ever noticed how easy it is to talk yourself out of exercise? All it takes is one, “I’m tired,” “I’m busy,” or even “The weather is bad” and all of a sudden we’ve spent the entire weekend binge watching Netflix and finishing off...
When everyone else in the world hear the words “winter sports,” they imagine snowboarding, skiing, and sledding. When people in Mississippi hear the words “winter sports,” they only imagine one thing: basketball. With the football season coming to a close, we’re ready channel all our...
Running is increasingly becoming one of America’s most popular sports. From 1990-2013, the number of runners who completed races grew an amazing 300% reaching an all time high in 2013 and keeping steady with 8.3 million people finishing 5K’s in 2014. This is probably because running...
Considering we use our feet to walk, healthy feet are among our most important assets. Wearing proper athletic shoes can help prevent a multitude of exercise-related issues, like tendinitis or sore heels. Not only that, proper footwear can improve comfort and performance. So what shoes...
We are huge advocates of exercise. It is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but, like anything in life, it can be taken too far. Throughout college, I had many friends who were avid gym attendees. They were determined to not gain the dreaded freshman...
Who doesn’t love riding bikes? Our childhood memories are filled with scenes of blurred landscapes, spinning wheels, blowing hair, and laughter. All of which happen in the seat of a bike. But times and bikes have changed since our youth, so when you go to...
All Star cheerleading competitions and gyms have boomed in the last 20 years offering girls (and guys) unique opportunities to show their spirit and athleticism. However, every sport comes distinct dangers to your health. Whether they are competing with an All-Star team or supporting their...
You have heard people say that you need to warm up before exercising and cool down after, but really, how many of us abide by these rules? Many of the members who come into our gyms jump straight into intensive cardio, completely bypassing the warm...
Squats and Lunges. From the time we get serious about working out, these are two of the most common exercise moves we implement into our exercise regimens. They are easy to perform and provide a great workout for specific muscle groups. But how do you...
We are all familiar with some of the most common workouts including planks, squat, lunges, and many more. Each is a staple in our gym lovers workouts, but how do you know if you are doing them correctly? We have to admit, it is rather difficult...