Thanks to everyone who made our Beach Boot Camp in Long Beach, CA, last Saturday! Our personal trainer Amit delivered a great HIIT workout fitness class under the beautiful SoCal sunshine. Our team rocked out a great workout and went above and beyond their personal trainer's expectations!
Join us this Saturday in Long Beach, California for a beach workout fitness class designed to get you in shape for summer. Our personal trainers will lead you through a HIIT workout on the bluffs at the beach in Long Beach. Bring water and a beach towel. This fitness class is free! Simply RSVP via text to one of the personal trainers teaching the class...Trey or Amit. Hope to see you there at 10am near the corner of Redondo and Ocean.
People always ask which is better to do first when working out...cardio or strength? Some say that one way burns more fat, while the other optimizes muscle growth. There is no conclusive evidence to show that one way is better than the other.
That being said, starting your workout with light cardio for about five minutes is a good way to start. Moving on to strength/weights before finishing with the appropriate, full-length cardio routine will insure that you won't run out of gas.
Keeping track of your exercise program has many benefits. Logging your progress uncovers gains made which may not seem apparent. Things like weight loss and gains in strength change in small increments over weeks and months. Those changes can sometimes be better seen when looking at the bigger picture.
The right support environment is key. Park East Fitness helped me make it happen! -Betty, Long Beach
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It has long been thought that strength training performed using heavier weights where the muscle fatigue is reached between 8-12 reps was the only way to build muscle. However, a recent study conducted at McMaster University found that there is another way to get the physique you want.
The study followed two groups of experienced weight lifters. One group followed the traditional formula of strength training. The second group performed the same exercises over a period of a few months, but the second group lifted lighter weights. This group reached muscle fatigue between 20-25 reps.
The two groups saw the same results in muscle tone in nearly all exercises. This is good news for many people lo...
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“I invite you to an open level vinyasa yoga class that will focus on building strength, balance and flexibility of the whole body…boosting your metabolism and building lean muscle mass as we flow together…paying close attention to healthy body alignment and breath awareness.” -Reika
About 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. It's the second most common reason for medical visits. Navigating your way through back pain while sticking to a fitness plan can be challenging. While it may seem like resting is best, movement is actually helpful. Always consult a healthcare professional before doing any exercise for low back pain. Some exercises can actually exacerbate low back pain.
Try switching from standing toe touch stretches to hamstring stretches lying on your back and your leg up lifted up with a belt or strap. Another safe bet is switching from heavy, Olympic type of strength training to body weight exercise like wall sits and bridges.
