LAST-MINUTE FITNESS ITEMS YOU CAN GET A FITNESS LOVER FOR THE HOLIDAYS
As the holiday season whirls in with its flurry of festivities, finding the perfect gift for the fitness enthusiast in your life can be a daunting task. But fear not, because we've teamed up with the expert trainers at our gym to curate a list of last-minute gifts that will not only add a dash of joy to the season but also contribute to the health and wellness journey of your loved ones. From cutting-edge fitness tech to thoughtful gestures that promote an active lifestyle, our trainers have shared their top picks to make this holiday season one to remember.
SUNS OUT, FUNS OUT: SUMMERTIME FITNESS
Summer is a great time to get outside and be active. It’s an easy time to get the benefits of the sun, get a little sweaty, and have fun with friends. Check out these tips from our Pittsburgh Fitness Project trainers to add a little more movement into your summer!
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP HYGIENE
The greatest recovery method for any athlete or individual is sleep. During this time, our cellular processes carry out all the necessary functions in order for our bodies to heal and rejuvenate for the next day. Our smart devices can track signs of these processes, but what can we take from these measurements?
HYPERTROPHIC TRAINING: SIZE IS THE PRIZE
If you want to have a larger amount of muscle mass, you need to undergo hypertrophic training. Hypertrophy is the process of muscle cell growth through resistance training. Exercise/training is a process that causes stress and damage to our muscles. When we recover through sleep, hydration, and eating, our muscles repair themselves and increase in mass.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN STARTING WEIGHTLIFTING
It all starts with a barbell assessment with one of our USAW-certified coaches! During this one-hour session, a coach will go over the basics of both the snatch and clean and jerk. No experience is required - just make sure to bring comfortable clothes! You can sign up for a barbell session directly from our website.
PHYSICAL LITERACY
Physical literacy is confidence and competence in movement and physical activity. But what kind of movement and physical activity, you may be wondering? The answer is any and all. To become physically literate, one should do the same. Always be open to trying a new activity, scaled to your ability level, as it enhances your ability to continue learning skills and improving/maintaining motor function throughout your life.
SMART GOALS: HOW TO BUILD YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
In order to make a plan for a fitness journey, we must know where we are going, for without a result to build towards, we are just wandering. With a final goal in mind, we can logically work backward from the end and establish our beginning. What steps do we take to get there, and how do we outline our path to our goal?