As many fitness lovers have experienced during the pandemic, exercise in a mask is possible. Enjoyable? Not exactly, but it’s do-able and becomes more tolerable with every workout. Yoga, Pilates, Barre and some Strength Training workouts seem to be the mask-wearer’s preference as for the most part, the participant’s heart rate stays within manageable ranges. …
Japan is widely considered one of the healthiest countries in the world, with one of the highest life expectancy rates (84 years, versus 78 in the U.S.). And while their older population should make them more vulnerable, Japan also has the fewest deaths, by far, due to Covid-19 when compared to other G7 countries: only…
You’ve probably heard that exercise can boost your immune system, but maybe you’re wondering how significant this is, and how much exercise you need to reap the benefits. Studies have consistently shown that regular exercise can not only significantly reduce your risk of infection, but also the severity of symptoms if you are infected. Exercise…
Key Points Shelter in place orders have created the unintended consequence of people living unhealthier lives An unhealthy lifestyle compromises your immune system and can lead to higher risk of catching COVID-19 or increasing the severity of its symptoms Social distancing will likely end before a vaccine is available. Until then, your best protection to…
Many of us set health and fitness goals to change the way we look — but transforming your health and fitness habits can also change every aspect of your life. Not only will you look better, but you’ll also feel and think better. Follow these seven highly effective habits to become the best version of yourself: Habit #1 If you are…
By Christian Garcia, CSCS With so many running routes next to beautiful lakes, trails, and the Puget Sound here in Seattle, running is a popular exercise of choice for Seattleites. But running with weak leg muscles/bad form will only cause injuries down the line. If you are a runner (no matter what stage of experience…
By Christian Garcia, CSCS Behind on your fitness goals? Try incorporating these training styles into your workout to increase muscular endurance. Here is what you can do: HITT Training AMRAP As Many Rounds as Possible (AMRAP) lives on the basis of time, its you against the clock, working to complete as many rounds or reps…
“A small daily task, if it be repeated daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.” – Anthony Trollope Do you find fitness goals daunting? More often than not, we set goals based on the desired end result such as losing 30 pounds or being able to bench press 225 pounds. When we focus on such…
Christian Garcia, CSCS Flow Fitness Seattle Do you find yourself doing/using the same old workouts, exercises, machine, and or equipment? Have you considered implementing more power and force into your workouts? Do you want to improve your overall everyday motor skills? Mass x Acceleration=Force. Over the years, the primary focus to gain strength has been…
It’s one thing to know what to eat, which exercises to do and how to do them — but it’s another thing altogether to do all this consistently. If you have tried and failed to establish long-term, healthful habits, then you know all too well what I’m talking about. Any kind of change, even toward…
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