Bouldering – reaching new heights in fitness

Bouldering – reaching new heights in fitness

Bouldering, similar to rock climbing, has seen a tremendous proliferation in climbing gyms across the country.  You can live nowhere near a mountain and still reach heights in improving fitness through bouldering.

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Why daily squats does a body good

Why daily squats does a body good

Often referred to as a “leg” exercise, your entire body will benefit from doing squats regularly transforming it into the body you always wanted.  Here is why squats should and must be done daily:

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Crossfit – is it for you?

Crossfit – is it for you?

The premise of Crossfit is performing functional movements that are constantly varied at high intensity.  It is a core strength and conditioning program meant to optimize physical competence in ten recognized fitness domains:

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Battle Ropes

Battle Ropes

Mixed martial artists have sung their praises for a while, because they're arguably the best single source of exercise for full-body strength and endurance. But now other sports' athletes – including weekend warriors – have discovered battle ropes.

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Strength: more than muscles

Strength: more than muscles

Many reps of light weights, or fewer reps of heavier weights? Both camps have their adherents, as well they might, since researchers have found evidence that lifting more repetitions of lighter weight can build muscle mass just as well as fewer reps of heavier weight

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