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Eb’s Flex: Alternative Stretch

Sep 2, 2022Fitness

Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S, FlexIt’s Head of Training & Innovation and Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins The Next Rep™ to share some important health and wellness tips that can be completed Wherever, Whenever®. These simple-to-follow exercises are designed to be low lift opportunities to consistently improve one’s health and well-being. The Alternative Stretch, or Bird Dog, is an exercise that will support many key fundamental problem areas. The stretch targets

Balance and Strength Exercises to Help Prevent Falls

Aug 31, 2022Fitness

When you are young, slipping and falling on the ground is relatively harmless. However, as we grow older, falls start to have more severe and frequent consequences. Every year, over 25% of adults aged 65 and older experience a fall, and approximately three million are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. Because of this, it is important to know what puts one at risk for falling, exercises to prevent

Motivating People to Get Their Confidence Back Post Injury

Aug 26, 2022Fitness

After suffering a severe injury, it’s natural to run into an internal dilemma based on the physical and mental toll associated with an injury. Despite feeling like you are alone or you’ll never be the same, this is far from the case. There are several recommendations for successfully returning to exercise after a devastating injury. Routine: It is important to have a set time or schedule to dedicate to rehab.

The Importance of Weight Training for Women Over 50

Aug 24, 2022Fitness

Some women over the age of 50 may not find weight training to be particularly important or useful to them. However, weight training for women over 50 is extremely crucial. Unfortunately, there are common misconceptions that as women get older, a decrease in strength and overall fitness is inevitable, or that weight training is designed for the younger population. However, weight training is important for women of all ages. Weight

Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Pre-workout

Aug 17, 2022Fitness, Nutrition

Many people turn to using pre-workout supplements to enhance their workout. Preworkout is a multi-ingredient dietary formula that is designed to increase energy and provide nutrients to help adapt and improve athletic performance over time. It is typically a powdered substance that can mix in water before the gym. Despite the intention of pre-workout being a workout enhancer, it does have specific benefits and drawbacks and it is certainly not