Burning Fat: Myths and Facts
A popular myth is that there is a specific range of heart rates in which you must exercise to burn fat. Even many cardio machines display a “fat-burning zone” on their panels, encouraging people to...
View ArticleTop 10 reasons why YOU need a personal trainer!
There’s a reason movie stars and financial moguls use personal trainers: The benefits of working with a personal trainer is one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and...
View ArticleExercising with Arthritis
Do you have arthritis? You’re not alone. Approximately 42.7 million Americans have arthritis, as well as millions of people around the world. Doctors now commonly prescribe exercise to alleviate...
View Article10 tips to better balance
When we’re young, we generally take our balancing skills for granted. As we get older, however, we find that our balance (the ability to sense where our bodies are positioned and adjust muscle tension...
View ArticleFresh Start
Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose...
View ArticleLIVE RIGHT NOW
Iron Haven Gym has teamed up with the CBC to bring you LIVE RIGHT NOW – your chance to make 2011 your slimmest ever year! Join the Iron Haven Gym group by clicking here and make your pledge – 5lbs is...
View ArticleAre 24 hour gyms all they are cracked up to be?
What better benefits a busy life than the word “twenty-four?” It’s not just the word itself, but the probabilities it introduces: privacy and limitless convenience. 24 hour gyms are good for the...
View ArticleShould I keep a workout journal?
Ideally your fitness journal should keep track of each workout with details of how you felt, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), meals/snacks, sleep, and more. Listed below are some of the benefits...
View ArticleHow to make quick, healthy meals at home
With just a little planning and preparation, you can feed your family a healthy and tasty dinner even after the most grueling workday. How many times have you found yourself driving home from work with...
View ArticleMiddle age spread
Midlife emotions and weight gain Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s? The physical and psychological changes that occur during these midlife years can cause emotional stress, which may lead to unwanted...
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