Nov 11th 2024 | Jay Honstetter
Tips for Boosting Your Energy Levels
Do you feel like something is missing? You just don’t have the energy to do the things you want to do? It’s all too common to feel overrun even when you think you haven’t exerted enough energy to be so drained. These days, we’re all busier than ever and it’s so easy to miss the signs that we’re not treating ourselves the way we need to be treated. We don’t get the right amount of rest, we eat unhealthy meals on the go, and we allow stress to dictate our lives. While life in the fast lane may not
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Nov 11th 2024 | Jay Honstetter
Prevent Workout Injuries with These Tips
Workout injuries are the bane of any athlete’s existence. While regular exercise improves our overall health and keeps the doctor away, an injury has the exact opposite effect. Sometimes injuries can’t be avoided, but most times taking preventative measures can be the difference between a good running or weightlifting session and a sprained ankle or torn bicep.If you’re reading this you’ve probably fallen victim to an injury, intense soreness, or some type of pain that has put a pause on your ro
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Nov 11th 2024 | Jay Honstetter
How to Improve Endurance for Better Workouts
Running out of breath after sprinting up the stairs? Winded after a brief uphill walk through your neighborhood? You’re not alone! Endurance is a key element in getting the most out of your workouts, allowing you to exercise for longer periods of time, and ensuring you’re getting the best results. Without building endurance, even simple tasks like a quick run around the corner can wear you out.But improving endurance isn’t simply pushing yourself to train longer, or forcing yourself to go until
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Oct 23rd 2023 | Jay Honstetter
Tips for your Pre-Workout Warm-Up
Prepping for a good workout is just as important as the workout itself. It’s almost like warming up your car in the dead cold of winter - you don’t want to put the pedal to the metal until your car has had some time to prep itself for the drive ahead - this means leaving the engine running before your drive, and being sure your car has the right amount of fluids, and anything else that ensures top performance for your vehicle.The same goes for our bodies. If you want to optimize your workout, wa
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Oct 23rd 2023 | Jay Honstetter
How to Improve Endurance for Better Workouts
Running out of breath after sprinting up the stairs? Winded after a brief uphill walk through your neighborhood? You’re not alone! Endurance is a key element in getting the most out of your workouts, allowing you to exercise for longer periods of time, and ensuring you’re getting the best results. Without building endurance, even simple tasks like a quick run around the corner can wear you out.But improving endurance isn’t simply pushing yourself to train longer, or forcing yourself to go until
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