by Infinite Fitness | Jun 14, 2016 | Eat Right, Infinite Fitness Blog
Whether your goal is to gain muscle, lose weight or simply maintain your current weight, nutrition becomes a key to success. In conjunction with a proper fitness regimen, nutrition can be the boost you need to accomplishing your goal, but having a clear understanding...
by Infinite Fitness | Jun 7, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
One of the most common questions I hear is, “should I lift weights first, or do cardio first?” and, while research still cannot say distinctly which is preferable, I can give some insight to the answer I often give. Both weightlifting and cardiovascular...
by Infinite Fitness | May 31, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Kaizen is defined as the practice of continued improvement coming from a Sino-Japanese term meaning “change for the better.” While this is predominantly applied to manufacturing operations, it can also be applied to exercise. Often times, our workouts can...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 23, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
It’s no secret that weight training builds muscle, but is there a method of weight training that is truly more effective? Many programs are designed to use machines, free weights and compound movements. An example of a compound movement is a squat because it...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 16, 2016 | Eat Right, Infinite Fitness Blog
We all strive to eat well, but, according to a 2012 study, nearly 97% of Americans don’t consume nearly enough fiber. Eating the proper amount of fiber per day has a magnitude of health benefits. The human body is unable to break down cellulose, a large...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 9, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Rest
Branched-chain amino acids, or BCAAs, have always been thought of as a failed performance enhancer for athletes. While the research has supported the claim that BCAAs do not inherently increase performance ability, they have taken on a more important role as a...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 2, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release (SMR) that is frequently used in both warm-up and recovery settings. SMR can be used to aid in the recovery of muscles that are prone to being restricted; restriction can stem from overuse, trauma, and inactivity,...
by Infinite Fitness | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
We all know when we need rest. Maybe our eyes start closing, or our heads start dropping, but what about between weight lifting sets? How much rest is the right amount? Too much rest and it takes an eternity to finish a workout; not enough, and the lift is...
by Infinite Fitness | Jan 19, 2016 | Eat Right, Infinite Fitness Blog
The gloomy, cloudy days so common to winter often leave people feeling the same way as weather. This is often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder, appropriately abbreviated to SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder has been diagnosed in approximately 6% of Americans,...
by Infinite Fitness | Jan 12, 2016 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
It is common knowledge that, for weight loss, the implementation of cardio as well as dietary and strength training alterations, are necessary. Typically, the cardiovascular work performed is what’s called “steady state” cardio. This is essentially...
