by Infinite Fitness | Apr 23, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
Tiger Woods recently went under the knife to fix his acutely painful low back. His official diagnosis was a bulging disc and pinched nerve. Here are the answers to the most common questions I’ve been getting surrounding his injury: What’s a bulging disc? Herniated...
by Infinite Fitness | Apr 23, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
Strength training is something that all runners should be incorporating into their overall fitness routine. Strength training for runners is more than toning and building muscle, it’s a way to keep from getting injured. There are many, many articles about running...
by Infinite Fitness | Apr 14, 2014 | Eat Right, Infinite Fitness Blog
Food is not the enemy. It’s just food – a source of energy and nutrients for your body. By listening closely to what your body is telling you, you can forever change your relationship with food. Intuitive eating works for everyone since it is as individual as you are....
by Infinite Fitness | Apr 3, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
Strength training or resistance training uses a form of resistance to build muscle strength. Strength training not only improves muscle mass, it also mitigates the effects of arthritis, obesity and osteoporosis, just to name a few. The most common technique of...
by Infinite Fitness | Mar 18, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog
A generation or two ago, smoking was one of the greatest health hazards in the nation. So many people gave up smoking to improve their health and potentially live longer. Now we are facing a new challenge. The physical impact of prolonged sitting goes far beyond the...
by Infinite Fitness | Mar 13, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Repeat Indefinitely
Motivation is not always easy to come by. Whether you find it difficult to start creating healthy habits or to keep those habits consistent, motivation is key to anyone’s successful fitness goals. While it is easy to agree on the fact that a lack of motivation is what...
by Infinite Fitness | Mar 5, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
Planks are a great way to strengthen your core without excess spinal flexion, however they can often times become monotonous when done without variation. Switching up the type of plank you perform will not only make this exercise more exciting, but also challenge your...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 25, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog, Train Hard
Sprint 8 is a high intensity program that takes just 20 minutes to complete. This program includes intervals of recovery between intervals of high intensity, all-out pushes to your maximum thresholds. Sounds easy enough, right? But it is a workout unlike any other....
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 24, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog
Okay, sleep can’t replace actual workouts – but sleep can make those workouts more effective. Your body and mind will appreciate you getting the sleep you need as it gives them a chance to recover from the stresses of the day and prepare for the next day. As you...
by Infinite Fitness | Feb 19, 2014 | Infinite Fitness Blog
Stress is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension”. It is a natural reaction to real or perceived threat, stimulating the flight-or-fight response. It also helps you stay alert, focused and energized...
