Fitness
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is a sport that has witnessed a huge surge in popularity over the last decade. Attracting competitors of all abilities, OCR events are not only a test of running speed and endurance but also physical and mental strength. Courses vary in length and obstacles range in difficulty, but hills, thrills and…
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Beyond learning a seemingly endless variety of exercises, equipment and machines, working out comes with its own language. You’ve got supersets, HIIT, isolations, negatives, plyometrics and dozens more terms, each with its own specific definition that, while not necessary to memorize, can really come in handy when navigating the gym. We can add “Tabata”…
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Fast, Effective Workouts With Both Cardio and Strength Exercises I really enjoyed training in a group setting this week at a local facility where the emphasis was on strength and conditioning circuits; engaging fast twitching muscles and stamina. Growing up, I was always active with playing sports.Early on, I played baseball and basketball with soccer as…
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Army Combat Fitness Test 1. Pfc. Alex Colliver, foreground, pulls a 90-pound sled 50 meters that simulates the strength needed in pulling a battle buddy out of harm’s way during a pilot for the Army Combat Fitness Test, a six-event assessment designed to reduce injuries and replace the current Army Physical Fitness Test. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army…
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In just under 3 months, I will be competing in my first full Tough Mudder obstacle course consisting of 10 miles of a run or trek with 20 obstacles at what seems to be every half mile. The Tough Mudder experience is stated as: You’re never alone. Your fellow Mudders will always be there to…
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WHAT IS GLOBAL RUNNING DAY? Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to get moving. It doesn’t matter how fast you run or how far you go—what’s important is that you take part, and how you do it is up to you. Run a lap around your block, take your dog…
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Do you workout with your spouse? Share your tips and what works for you, always looking for new ways to #BeFIT!
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The Benefits of Stretching According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five benefits of stretching include: Increased flexibility and joint range of motion: Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance. Tasks such as lifting packages, bending to tie your shoes or hurrying to catch a bus become easier and less tiring. Flexibility tends to diminish as…
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Join the Bells as they tackle a full body workout using kettlebells! Whether at home or at the gym, kettlebells can be used to build a better foundation to increase strength, control, balance and the ability to train one side of the body at a time. Try this sequence of exercises with a weight that…
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This week I’m starting a new workout split consisting of alternate pushing and pulling exercise days followed by a full lower body day. The thought behind this split is to have dedicated days more than once a week for your primary and secondary muscle groups that you will be training. For example, this week…
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