With 2021 inching up rapidly, you may be stressed you won’t accomplish your list of fitness objectives for 2020. The pandemic derailed many of us, but there’s still time to wrap up the year on a tall note. By re-evaluating your objectives and adjusting your way of life, you’ll set yourself up to wrap up […]
COVID-19 has altered every aspect of life. Wearing a mask is our reality and something we must take seriously with the increase in the number of cases each day. There is a lot of controversy surrounding wearing a face mask for workout. For starters, the World Health Organization states that wearing medical masks does not […]
Want to get fired up for a weekend workout? At Fitness NC, we’ve got you covered. Great songs can turn even the gloomiest days into good ones, so here is a list of top 50 upbeat workout songs to listen to while knocking out an effective workout session. Spaceman by GW HarrisonICY GRL by SaweetieBeautiful […]
After years of promoting HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training), trainers are now keen on LISS (Low-Intensity Steady State) cardio to ramp up results at the gym. Whether you’re a cardio enthusiast or strength training addict, there’s room in your routine for LISS. Try these sample workouts to get started. Cardio Warm-Up for Lower Intensity Exercises Start […]
Could this be the recipe for deflating the muffin top? It’s important to note that the exercises you choose and the effort you put into them really matter. Instead of treadmill-trotting and sit-ups, we recommend high-intensity workouts. This workout combines some of the most effective moves you can do to work deep into your core […]
We probably don’t need to convince you that the benefits of working out and staying in shape are so great you can’t put a price on them. That doesn’t change the fact that fitness can be expensive! Does your health insurance cover a gym membership? Whether your health insurance will cover or pay for a […]
One of the most often neglected muscle groups is part of the upper body (the one you’d think everyone tries to improve, right?), and that’s the shoulders. So let’s have a look at this shoulder workout that can help you define your muscles and gain some strength. There are two workouts because it’s recommended that you […]
Lose Fat, Build Muscles with Circuit Training When the weather turns cold, most of us look for alternative exercises to do in the weight room that will also have a cardiovascular effect. Circuit training is one of the best ways to make a resistance and strength training workout that is also challenging for your heart […]
It’s a common misconception that lifting heavy weights — especially for the upper body — will make a woman bulk up and look more like a man. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Why? Bulking up comes from three things: hormones, calories, and lots of time in the gym working out. Of course, good genetics help too. Training with […]
If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle getting out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions. You already know there are many great reasons to exercise — from improving energy, mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety, stress and depression. And detailed exercise […]
