Kettlebells are a cast iron ball shaped weight with an attached handle that are designed to perform ballistic exercises to benefit the entire body. The use of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility create a style of training unique to kettlebells. Conditioning workouts consist of high intensity, effective fat burning exercises that provide an ‘after burn’ for…
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Be the tortoise, not the hare
The best advice you’ll ever get, you are probably long familiar with: Be the tortoise, not the hare. Remember the phrase, slow and steady wins the race? That, is what I’m talking about. And it applies to your fitness goals just as much as it applies to any other life goal. Be the tortoise, not…
Benefits of Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands are made out of strong, thin rubber and they come in various sizes and resistances. They are great multi-purpose exercise tools that can help improve your fitness. You can use resistance bands exclusively or you can combine them with other exercise equipment. They can also be used for mobility/stretching or for strength training.…
Train in the "Zone"
BUT WHICH ZONE?? There is science behind all of our training programs at Fitness 500. You have probably seen one of us checking the heart rates of all our clients at some point. The reason? See below. Our bodies have 3 primary energy systems (think like gears of a car) one system is built for…