What Does HIIT Mean? HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. HIIT is a type of aerobic conditioning workout. It is an all-out hard effort for a short period of time, usually between 10-75 seconds, followed by a recovery or rest period of equal time. Generally, this is a 1:1 ratio of intense effort to recovery, …
Muscle & Bone Strength Most people know that when you strength train, you gain muscle. Everyone loses muscle mass as we age, a process called sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is prevalent in post-menopausal women and in older men. Fighting off sarcopenia isn’t the only reason to life weight though. In addition to losing muscle mass as we …
Are you struggling with knee pain? I get it. I had a kneecap replacement in 2018. It fixed one problem and created another. It’s so important to take care of our knees and keep building strength as we age to keep our bones strong. Isometric Leg Extensions with a Towel If you are experiencing a …
What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are electrically-charged minerals in the body. Do our bodies need electricity? You bet—the nervous system, for one. Every nerve impulse in the body needs an electrical charge to fire. They are also used for water balance, helping energy levels, building bones, and controlling blood pressure. The electrolytes are: Sodium Potassium Magnesium …
