Tag: muscles

What does athletic mean to you?

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 by Jen

Jen

When you hear the word athletic what comes to mind? A runner? A swimmer? A weight lifter? What does it take to be considered athletic? The average person is active for about two hours a week, which is just below the recommended two and half hours a week. The average…

So you want to lift weights

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Jen

Jen

Lately I've been hearing quite a few women (and some men) tell me how they get intimidated when they go to the gym, and not by the treadmills or ellipticals. It's the weight area that is filled with those extra-beefy men lifting those extra-heavy weights. While the view is nice,…

Importance of Electrolytes

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by Jen

Jen

Most people know that hydration is important, but many people are still dehydrated. Did you know that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? America, where water is not only free but also clean (other than Flint). How is it that with free, clean water people are still dehydrated? It takes…

Massive, mighty and marvelous

March 16, 2017June 30, 2017 by Jen

Jen

Today is a day full of awesome M words. While I don't really have a goal to become massive, I do lift weights and perform body weight exercises in order to build my muscles and become stronger. I wouldn't mind larger muscles, sometimes I feel like the bigger the better…