by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 26, 2017 | Fitness
Do you avoid deadlifts because you fear they are bad for the back? As with many exercises, the truth is they are great for you as long as they are done correctly. Deadlifts Are Not Bad If You Can Hip Hinge To perform a deadlift you will need to have command of a...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 21, 2017 | Fitness
Box jumps make for a flashy, and challenging exercise, but are they really benefiting you? The answer is probably no, because you have more to gain by focusing your efforts on elsewhere. Box Jumps Are For Power Box jumps are used to develop power, which is defined as...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 19, 2017 | Fitness
Squats are a common part of exercise routines these days, but alongside deadlifts they are also the most feared. Many worry that it may be bad for their knees or their back. The truth is squats are good for you, but they are difficult to do well, and that’s the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 17, 2017 | App, Fitness, Social Good
Riding your bike instead of taking the car is a great way to increase your exercise over the week while helping to lower emissions. It can also have positive effects on everything from personal empowerment, to community programming and even infrastructure. We talked...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Dec 3, 2016 | App, Fitness
Walking as a form of exercise is a debated topic. However, as with many debates in fitness, the focus is in the wrong places. Here are three great benefits that you will get from adding more walking into your lifestyle. Three Less Talked About Benefits Of Walking 1....
by Andrew Schaeffer | Dec 3, 2016 | Fitness
Movement quality is the most overlooked piece of general fitness. We know that as a nation we need to be healthier and that moving more is part of that equation. But we also need to do it well because how you move matters! Here’s why you should start focusing on...
