Category: Fitness

  • Start Your 2024 Fitness Journey at These Poughkeepsie, NY Gyms

    Growing up, I was a relatively athletic kid. I was never the best in any of the sports I played, but I was a pretty average athlete. I probably shined the most in lacrosse, where I was a goalie. I led the league each year in saves… but I also led the league in most…

  • Oprah Winfrey Gets Called Out By Celebrity Fitness Guru Jillian Michaels for ‘Financial Incentive’ In Endorsing Ozempic for Weight Loss

    Media mogul Oprah Winfrey shocked the world by admitting that she uses Ozempic, a weight loss drug used by many celebrities to manage their weight. Now, it seems that there might be a “financial incentive” for her 180-degree pivot and endorsement. (L-R) Jillian Michaels (photo via Instagram, @jullianmichaels)/ Oprah Winfrey (Oprah (Photo via Instagram @oprah)…

  • Stay Safe While Focusing on Fitness

    As always, if you see anything suspicious, report it as quickly as possible to law enforcement, which may help prevent others from becoming a victim. Avoid using gym key hangers open to the public to ensure your keys stay safe. If your gym offers lockers, secure valuables inside one and use your own lock. If…

  • Arsenal star suffers shock defeat with National side but receives fitness boost

    Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently away at the Asia Cup with Japan, but the tournament has not gone well for him so far. Tomiyasu missed Japan’s 4-2 victory over Vietnam in their opening game, but played 45 minutes today as his National side suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of Iraq. The…

  • Fitness Friday – Personal Training At Crunch Fitness

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  • Should You Workout When You’re Sore or Take a Day (or Two) Off?

    If exercising is part of your routine, chances are you’ve felt the dreaded muscle soreness that shows up somewhere between a few hours and a few days after working out. The feeling can range from slight stiffness and tenderness to that I-can-barely-walk feeling. But should you get back in the saddle and work out even…

  • What Recruits Should Know About Physically Preparing to Join the Military

    If you want to join the military, you will first want to start training for the pre-enlistment fitness tests. This is just the basics of your initial preparation and involves working on your running, rucking, swimming, calisthenics and strength training. These will depend on what job and branch of service you want to do in…

  • Crunch Fitness to take over former Publix space

    ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. A Crunch Fitness franchisee will open its largest Orlando area location yet in a former Publix. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Brandon-based CR Fitness Holdings LLC on Jan. 16 announced a…

  • Squat vs. Deadlift: Which Is Better for Your Workout?

    Squat vs. Deadlift: Which Is Better for Your Workout?

    THE BACK SQUAT and the conventional barbell deadlift are two of the most renowned exercises in the gym for packing on lower body muscle and strength. But, if you had to only pick one, which should you prioritize? “Welcome to the gym equivalent of Godzilla vs. King Kong,” says Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., MH fitness director.…

  • Unveiling Kate Middleton’s royalty secrets to staying in shape

    Navigating through her role as Princess of Wales Kate Middleton skillfully balances the demands of royal duties and personal health with the warmth of a mother of three. Her days are an intricate mix of public roles, treasured family moments, and dedicated self-care. Remarkably, amid the constant public eye, Kate steadfastly upholds her physical health…