We’ve all experienced busy days. Many of us have them every single day, which can sometimes be a big factor in our decisions to skip the gym and opt for a nap instead. While napping rarely has consequences, skipping the gym for a day (rest days not included)Â can have them. For a number of people, […]
The treadmill is a daily workout staple for a number of people, while other people swear they’d never step foot on one, even if they had to. Seen as an indoor alternative to outdoor running, treadmills definitely have their advantages, but they also have disadvantages. Advantages of Using a Treadmill While using a treadmill provides the […]
In Wisconsin, it’s still incredibly cold, and a number of us (a number that’s growing by the day) are starting to wonder if warmth and spring will ever arrive. If it’s warm where you are, let it be known that many of us here at NHC are jealous. Cold weather sometimes makes it pretty difficult […]
When it comes to focusing on one muscle group during a workout, most people seem to have troubles with their abs. It’s a battle that many  feel they’re constantly fighting, and that thought alone can keep them from working our abs as often as they should. There’s really no way around it, though. If you want defined […]
Can you believe it’s the last week of January 2015 already? If getting shape was one of your resolutions for this new year, you should be settling into the idea now. I’m sure you’ve noticed too, though, that the same few exercises or routines can start feeling old pretty quickly. This feeling, along with the […]
Tabata workouts were all the rage last year, and it looks like they’ll be pretty high up on the popularity list this year, too. For some, right now the biggest question is this: Just what is Tabata? Because of its popularity, most people already know, and that’s great. However, if you don’t quite understand the concept of […]
Believe it or not, there are many people out there who think there’s really only one pathway to building muscle — lifting weights. When I was a graduate student, I used to frequent my local Anytime Fitness because it was a block from my apartment building. I was always there by 8:00 a.m., and there was […]
Up until now, we’ve focused on specific movements in our workouts. Moves that target your legs, abs, upper body, and your lower body. We’ve posted workouts that give your entire body a workout. We want you to be healthy and in shape as much as you want those things for yourself. One thing we haven’t […]
Let’s face it–the idea of regular workouts can be downright daunting sometimes, especially when your life is filled with family, work, and social commitments. Many of us feel we have little time for regular exercise, and we may not look forward to it. I know I’ve definitely been there before. Many times. The good news […]
The human body, as we’re all aware, has a number of natural movements. We use them every day when we walk, run, and, well, live. What many people may not realize though, is that these movements play an important role in keeping you healthy and in shape. In workouts that we’ve covered on our blog the […]
