Guys, It's Time To Start Doing More Push-Ups
How many push-ups can you do? It matters, especially for men.
8 Fitness Apps That Pay You To Exercise
You made the New Year's resolution to hit the gym. You've gone there once. You're already having a hard time staying motivated to keep working out. It would be a lot easier if you could get paid to exercise, wouldn't it? You're in luck!
Perfect Fitness Gifts For Family And Friends
If it hasn't already, let the holiday shopping begin! With a wife who teaches fitness classes and two sons who play sports every season of the year, my holiday shopping always includes a trip to a sporting goods store.
We Could All Use More Fitness And Less "Sitness"
I've been hearing and reading a lot lately about the dangers of sitting too much. A 2016 study reported that the average American sits for nine to 13 hours per day. Not only can a sedentary lifestyle lead to chronic back pain, but also an increased risk of cardiovascular problems and even cancer. The bottom…
Is "SpazFit" The Next Big Exercise Trend?
You've probably tried all sorts of fitness classes: Pilates, Barre, Zumba, Spin, even CrossFit. But have you seen the next big exercise trend? Move over, Goat Yoga, it's time for "SpazFit!"
Enjoy A Car-Free Charlotte During 'Open Streets 704'
Imagine riding your bike or even walking down the middle of a busy Charlotte street without having to worry about any cars or trucks. That's the idea behind the biannual Open Streets 704 and the Spring 2018 edition is happening on Sunday, April 29th, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Top 10 Annoying Gym Habits
As a longtime member of the YMCA, I have mixed feelings about all of the "New Year's Resolutionaries" who join the gym every January. On one hand, it's great to see so many new members supporting the Y. On the other hand, parking and finding a treadmill become a challenge this time of year. On…
Need A Cardio Workout? Hit The Sauna!
Given the choice of jogging on a treadmill, swimming laps, or sitting in a sauna, which do you think offers the better cardio workout? As it turns out, there's no wrong answer. You really can "sit and be fit!" Leave it to the Finns to find evidence that relaxing in a sauna, which they do…
Running: We're Doing It Wrong
I'm seriously considering signing up for the Egg Nog Jog. It's a 5K run through the famous Speedway Christmas Lightshow at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, November 18th. It might actually be more fun than driving through it. The only problem is that I've been slack about my fitness lately and I haven't run a…