By now, just about everyone has heard of Planet Fitness. New locations are constantly popping up all throughout the United States. They promise a judgment-free zone and a low monthly membership fee of only $10. But what is it like to workout at a Planet Fitness? Well I am about to tell you everything you need to know. Planet Fitness was my main gym for a about seven … [Read more...]

Over the past two decades, Mixed Martial Arts (or MMA) has made its way into the mainstream. Viewers are captivated by the raw and unhinged fighting that occurred in UFC (the most popular MMA league) fights, and they want a piece of the action. These UFC fighters are like superheroes: they are in fantastic shape, agile, quick and can inflict damage on their opponents. People … [Read more...]

One of the biggest movements in fitness right now is CrossFit. In fact, you probably know someone who does CrossFit and can’t stop raving about it. Yet, for the person who doesn’t have a ton of fitness experience, CrossFit may seem overwhelming at first: the workouts are intense and the equipment and exercises are unlike normal gyms. This can scare a lot of people off at first, … [Read more...]

If you’re looking for a real challenge, then you’ll want to give a triathlon a go. It is a true test of not only physical strength and endurance, but mental toughness as well. Though the challenge may seem daunting, triathlons are not impossible to complete. Even for an average athlete, with the right training, anyone can complete one. If this is going to be your first … [Read more...]

When novices step into the gym, they set pretty high expectations. They see the big guys in the gym heaving around big dumbbells and plates. They see guys easily bench pressing 300 pounds and that’s what they want to do. But what often ends up happening is that beginners set unrealistic expectations for themselves. They’ll start by doing the same workout as those guys- same … [Read more...]