Exercise

How Exercise and Nutrition Go Hand-in-Hand

If you’re looking to set yourself up for optimal health, focusing equally on exercise and nutrition is the best way to get there. Although it’s often suggested to start with small lifestyle changes, studies have actually shown that changing your diet and exercise routine all at once increases the chances of sticking to your goals. […]

Why You Don’t Need Equipment to Get in Shape

Why You Don’t Need Gym Equipment to Get a Good Workout   When you think about getting in shape, you probably picture of a gym filled with treadmills, weights, and barbells. Although this equipment makes for some great workouts, it isn’t a necessary component to getting in shape. You can train from the comfort of […]

How to Enjoy an Energetic and Healthy Retirement

Enjoying an Energetic and Healthy Retirement   With life expectancy trending upward, preparing for a long and healthy retirement should be a top priority. Being the healthiest version of yourself will allow you to save money, help you enjoy your free time, and make those golden years truly sparkle. There are a lot of factors […]

How to Overcome the Top Three Weight Loss Myths

The desire to lose weight seems like a healthy goal, but it’s misguided. Your true goal should be better health and a fit lifestyle. Millions of folks strive to lose weight each year, especially when the new year is just around the corner. Along with an increase in ads pushing common weight loss myths, you’ll […]

​4 WAYS EXERCISE CAN SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE

Twisting and turning and calorie burning, there are a number of ways exercise can improve your sex life. Most people’s self-image is reflected in how they carry themselves. Those less comfortable in their skin are less confident in their day-to-day activities. Improving body image can lead to an increase in self-confidence and add a little […]

TOP NINE WINTER ACTIVITIES IN THE LANCASTER AREA

Winter is not a time of hibernation. We’re not bears. ​ It is important to stay active all year long. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of fun winter activities for you and your family to explore this season. From roller skating to ballroom dancing, it’s easy to stay entertained all winter long. […]

​TONE UP YOUR BODY–THE RIGHT WAY

“I want to ‘tone up.’” This is one of the most common things we hear at the Un-Gym, our personal training studio in Lancaster, PA. “I don’t want to get ‘bulky,’ though,” is the inevitable follow-up. This is understandable–most people, especially women, don’t want to look like a hulking bodybuilder. They just want to look […]

GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM CAUSE AND EFFECTS FITNESS

This time of year brings out the good in communities. Everywhere you go, people are wishing one another happy holidays and a happy, healthy New Year. Why not actually give the gift of good health this year? Fitness never goes out of style. That’s why Cause and Effects Fitness offers three excellent ways to wish […]

Try These Easy and Effective Stretches Before and After Your Workout

To stretch or not to stretch? It’s a great question, considering all the conflicting information out there on pre- and post-workout stretching. Follow these easy tips to customize stretching before and after exercising, so you can get the most out of your workout and reduce the risk of injury. Shift in Thinking Fitness experts previously […]

Top 10 Healthy Living Apps for Your Smartphone

We recently compiled a list of our favorite healthy living apps you can use almost anywhere. From monitoring your nutrition intake to adding upbeat music to your daily routine all from your mobile device, maintaining your health has never been easier. Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker By: MyFitnessPal Platform: iOS, Android Price: Free (In-App Purchases Available) / Purchase […]

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