Tag Archives: exercise

Must Try Medicine Ball Exercises

2,000 years ago Hippocrates used sand-filled animal skin pouches to help patients recover from injuries. Hippocrates was onto something. The modern equivalent of a sand-filled animal skin, a medicine ball, is one of the most useful tools in your arsenal. … Continue reading →

Workout Tips for Achy Joints

Regular exercise has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation, increase your pain tolerance, strengthen muscles, and increases blood flow. For those suffering from aching joints it’s hard to get the benefits of exercise while your body feels like the Tin … Continue reading →

Stretch to Reverse the Negative Effects of Sitting All Day

Sitting all day is bad for you for a number of reasons. The one reason most people worry about sitting all day is the layer of fat that settles around their midsection. Luckily, three simple exercises performed with a CanDo® … Continue reading →

Reasons to go on a fitness date for Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are over, there are less people at the gym, and, of course, love is in the air because Valentine’s Day is coming. Maybe you’re thinking of doing something sweet for your significant … Continue reading →

Infographic: 30 Minute Resistance Band Workout

Health professionals recommend the average adult gets 30 minutes of physical activity each day. That being said, it doesn’t always have to be cardio. Keep things interesting by incorporating some strength training into your fitness routine. Research has suggested that … Continue reading →

Exercise Balls – The Ultimate Tightening Tool

When you think about an exercise ball, you probably begin to imagine people sitting at desks, or using them for a modified sit up. You probably don’t imagine 6-pack abs and a strong core. Simple moves for your core can become … Continue reading →

10 Deskercises to do at Work

We may not always realize it, but a large portion of our day is spent sitting down. We are sitting during the commute to work, sit at a desk in front of a computer for 8 – 9 hours, sit … Continue reading →

Avoid Winter Injuries with These 5 Tips

Every year winter brings with it the risk of illness and injury. Injury prevention is a year-round task, but winter presents a unique set of challenges for injury prevention. Thankfully, our friends at Muscle & Fitness identified five tips for preventing … Continue reading →

Full Body Resistance Band Workout

Resistance bands are often an overlooked piece of equipment at your local gym. To be perfectly honest, we don’t understand why that is the case. Resistance bands are an easy to use, versatile, portable, and inexpensive piece of equipment. The … Continue reading →

Stay Motivated During the Holidays with These 8 Tips

There’s a reason gym memberships skyrocket on January 1: the holidays are typically when we over-indulge and stop exercising on a regular basis. It’s ok to treat yourself every once in a while, but slacking off or eating poorly can … Continue reading →