Movement
Posture – Elixir of Life
Humans have been trying to decode the secrets of a long life for ages. Alchemists have sought after the elixir of life from ancient Mesopotamia to ancient China. They have mixed many herbs, roots, and spices to create a formula that ensures radiant vitality and longevity. To this day, a long and functional life is…
Read MoreCombination Exercises: The Epitome Of Efficiency
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Funk Roberts (@funkrobertsfitness) Let’s talk about combination movements for a second. As a personal trainer, most of your clients are probably used to doing isolation exercises—bicep curls, shoulder presses, triceps extensions, and the like. I’m not here to tell you that isolation movements aren’t effective because…
Read MoreThe Importance of Active Recovery
Congratulations. Even though the world experienced a few tough years navigating through COVID, you’ve managed to find a way to dig in and keep up with your fitness regime. Many of you purchased home equipment, went back to the gym, hired personal trainers, or even found a new activity to help reset your bodies and…
Read MoreBody Positivity & Diversity: Finding Comfort With Our Bodies, The Gym And Movement
The fitness industry is not a one size fits all, and for those who may have encountered body-shaming, taking that first step, whether it is finding the right trainer or gym, can be a trauma-filled experience. “I was looking for someone who could help me feel like I belonged in a gym environment and my…
Read MoreBefore We Were Martial Artists
I believe that all human beings are martial artists. Some of us have embraced the artist’s way and others are latent with potential. But who were we before we were martial artists? We could just as easily ask when humans first brushed their teeth. In fact, historians believe we started brushing our teeth approximately 5000…
Read MoreOff The Grid Eco-friendly Spin Bikes
Off The Grid offers a commercial spinning bike, made in Canada, that transforms wasted energy into electricity. How does it work? It’s easy! Thanks to our patent-pending technology, the electricity is synchronized and distributed directly into the electrical grid of your gym. It is then used directly in the building, reducing energy consumption in real-time,…
Read MoreRunning Tips for Motherhood
Let’s chat about running, Mama. Besides the physical and mental benefits, one of the biggest perks of running is its versatility: you can do it anywhere, at any age, during any stage of life, whether alone or with a group. It’s like the jack-of-all-trades of the fitness world! The hardest part? Getting started! A great…
Read MoreBalance Training Tips
The average person walks between 6,000 and 8,000 steps a day with each step absorbing two-to-three times their body weight — depending on your activity. Let’s face it — being sure-footed at any age can be a challenge, but you can take control by incorporating exercises to improve your balance and build strength in the…
Read More20-Minute Stroller-Based Workout for All Moms
Becoming a parent comes with an overwhelming amount of rewards—from morning snuggles to first giggles, motherhood is full of moments to celebrate. And then there are the days when you find dirty clothes in your dishwasher, forget to bring extra diapers, or worst of all… can’t find your coffee! While it may not seem the…
Read MoreFitness for Kids & Youth with Autism or Intellectual Disabilities
Staying active has big benefits By GoodLife Kids Foundation April is World Autism Month; an opportunity to learn and celebrate individuals with autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or autism, is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that affects how a person acts, communicates, learns, and interacts with others. Often, kids and youth with autism can…
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