It’s no secret that the pool isn’t just a place for kids to play. Exercising in water has long been known as a vigorous alternative when in injury recovery or simply when routines need a shakeup, and science has repeatedly validated its effectiveness. Here’s our round up of the top five reasons to jump in.
Read MoreAt Healthtrax, we center our values around Fit Families for life, and that starts with building good workout strategies from a young age. or younger children, kidZONE has programming to get them moving, plus swim lessons are available at some locations. For that pivotal, 9 – 13 tween age range, Healthtrax offers a unique Jr. Strength Training program that focuses on how to exercise safely and comfortably.
Read MoreSeptember is finally here! Back to school for all ages and start of pumpkin spice everything. This is a time when new routines are started, or pre-vacation habits begin again. While the weather can sometimes be nicer than in the actual summer months, getting back into a gym will help ease the eventual transition from being fully outside to fully inside, and help build momentum for you to battle the winter blues. To get you started, we have compiled a list of five tricks to help you get into a fall fitness groove.
Read MoreSome athletes have begun to eschew fluids during hot weather workouts, in hopes that the privation might somehow make them stronger. A new study suggests it doesn’t.
Read MoreWhat good is a sculpted butt if you can’t squat down to pick up your keys? And TBH, toned biceps are kind of useless if you can't even lift your gym bag. That's the mindset behind a type of training known as functional fitness.
Read MoreIn America, 7 out of 10 people are obese or overweight, but only half of them are aware of it. That means millions of people at risk for diseases like stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea and, cancer, and they don’t know it. So how can you know if you’re one of them?
Read MoreFight workout boredom with the songs that keep our editors moving and grooving through any workout.
Read MoreNow is the time when many of us are setting our health and fitness goals for the year, whether they be to lose weight, change our body composition, improve our sports performance, etc.
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