Health and Fitness
Drop sets are a potent method to enhance muscle exhaustion and facilitate muscle development, though they can be strenuous and not ideal for every individual. Typically, a drop set is counted as a single set, despite involving several decreases in weight. Understanding Drop Sets Drop sets are a fantastic training protocol you can incorporate into … Read more
If you’re looking to enhance your fitness routine, you’ve likely wondered whether you should switch up your cardio exercises regularly. Consistently engaging in the same cardio workout can have its benefits, but incorporating variety could be the key to unlocking even greater fitness gains. Let’s explore why changing your cardio routine can be beneficial and … Read more
Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing — even exercise. Learn the signs of overtraining, plus how to recover and find balance in your gym routine. The post Overtraining Syndrome: What It Is and What You Need to Know appeared first on Anytime Fitness.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a hard workout. The same could be said for the soreness that comes after. But even though that soreness is a good thing—a sign of muscle growth—it can be hard to stay sidelined. Is it possible to speed up the recovery process and get back to training sooner? … Read more
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a wonderful one. After all of the excitment of the past few weeks, poor Liv is sick so we’re here chilling and taking it easy. I’m looking to a low-key weekend ahead, tackling laundry mountain and chores after our trips, and teaching a … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and delicious meals. Yet, with rising food costs, many families worry about how to host a traditional feast without overspending. Recent food reports like the Butterball Togetherness Report: 2024 Thanksgiving Outlook and Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute Thanksgiving Report say inflation will greatly impact Thanksgiving food prices (1, 2). … Read more
Fall is here! Time to get cozy with your pajamas, Gilmore Girls, and lots and lots of pumpkin spice recipes to really get in the spirit!! If you were lucky enough to snag one of our Miss Congeniality Mood Boost Pumpkin Spice Edition before it SOLD OUT, these recipes are for YOU! Enjoy! Must Try Recipes … Read more
I remember racing up the down escalator in Macy’s at the Cape Cod Mall. My mom, calmly riding the Up escalator like a regular human, would say I was going to hurt myself (possible) or I was making a scene (correct) or interrupting the people trying to get down the escalation (also correct). Sometimes I … Read more
A weighted vest might be the workout tool that your workouts have been missing. Because they’re wearable, they can add resistance to almost any exercise you perform — like calisthenics exercises and cardio exercises — to further gains and performance. Before adding a weighted vest to any movement, however, it’s important to establish good form. … Read more
I saw my new orthopedic doctor for the first time today (my previous one had retired). I got surprising news: I have sciatica from my back (not the hip, such as piriformis muscle). An mri of my back shows bulging lumber disk and spinal stenosis, right where the sciatic nerve comes out on the left … Read more