Southern California’s Premiere Fitness Equipment Stores
Thousand Oaks – (805) 497-7000
West L.A. – (424) 317-0027
Anaheim Hills – (714) 998-8019
Newport Beach – (949) 333-3922
Store Locations Info
Thousand Oaks – (805) 497-7000
West L.A. – (424) 317-0027
Anaheim Hills – (714) 998-8019
Newport Beach – (949) 333-3922
Store Locations Info
In today’s world, it's not uncommon for families to rely on fast food dinners in between bouts of playing video games and sitting at the computer. Kids are not as physically active as they used to be which is why you, as a parent, need to teach them the benefits of staying active. One way to get the kids moving is committing to getting fit and staying healthy together, as a family.
Creating an exercise habit – why does that seem to be such an insurmountable goal for so many? While it's not difficult to start a fitness routine, it can be difficult to keep it going and make that routine an actual "exercise habit." Let's face it; most of us have probably tried to start exercising regularly several times but have, for whatever reason, failed to stick with it. Or, you may be exercising some but not as regularly or with as much dedication as you'd like.
What can a workout partner add to your fitness plan? To give yourself the best chance of sticking to your workout routine, one of the best ways is to find a workout partner who can go through your workout right along with you. That doesn't mean you both have to do the same exercises. It just means that you're there with each other for support and encouragement.
While some people adopt a “no pain no gain” attitude when it comes to exercising, others are a little less enthusiastic. Studies have shown that roughly 80% of Americans fail to follow the government guidelines when it comes to aerobic and strength training. Leaning to enjoy exercise can be a key to overcoming your lack of enthusiasm.
With millions of us getting ready to return to the gym over the next few weeks and months, many of us may need to tune up our mindset, relearn some of our old habits, and unlearn a few bad ones. So how can we get ourselves in the mood to work out, particularly if we've been slacking off for a while? We've put together some tips and tricks to help you get yourself pumped up for your workout.
Of course, we all know there is not just one excuse for missing a workout. Human beings are very creative and great at making excuses for not exercising. "The exercise excuse" applies to whichever one you lean on the most to avoid working out. The fact is, we're always going to be stuck with just 24 hours in a day, but maybe there's a way for all of us to get off the couch and get fit.
Losing weight is not something that happens overnight, which is why patience is key. There are going to be days where you plateau or you'll begin to feel that your weight loss goals are impossible. Staying motivated will help get you through those periods. The following tips will help to keep you motivated through your weight loss journey.
As we all know, the decision to either go to the gym or work out at home has, at least for the foreseeable future, already been made for us. So, we're all making do as best we can with our "home gyms." But, even in normal times, when the decision is entirely up to you, there are still a lot of benefits that come from working out at home as compared to a gym.
Are you someone who starts an exercise plan with the best of intentions only to see those plans fall apart before you reap any real benefits? Exercising is tough, but if you have an effective exercise plan in place, you will be able to stick with it and become stronger and healthier as a result. Putting such a plan together is not as tough as you might think. Here are some suggestions to help you get started on your own personal exercise plan.
With most of us in self-isolation for the duration of the COVID-19 restrictions, this week seemed a good time to write about something fun, as well as something useful for homebound fitness fans. There will be no lecture on the need to workout or eat properly, or even stick to your fitness routine. No, today is just about enjoying yourself and maybe getting a little fitness motivation while doing it. We encourage everyone to stay at home unless you're deemed "essential" and, in any case, to STAY SAFE.
