Everyone knows that cardiovascular fitness is vital to living a long and healthy life, but did you know that having flexibility, strength, and coordination are just as important? And there is a simple test you can challenge your self with to determine your longevity.
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. […]
4 Benefits of Working Out as a Couple this Valentine’s Day
4 Benefits of Working Out as a Couple While watching your partner get sweaty and gross at the gym may not be your first idea of a romantic activity, couples who work out together have much more fun than those who go it alone. Not only are couples’ workouts a great way to build the […]
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 […]
What Exactly Counts as Cardio?
Why you should incorporate cardio into your workout routine..and why it doesn’t need to be intimidating “Slow and steady wins the race.” It’s a phrase that’s often applied to individuals who are either new to working out, or have returned to it after a long time off. The reason for that? Because it’s true! Try […]
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 […]
Maintain Mobility: Protect Your Body During Winter
Your back and knees are some of your most valuable body parts—and the most at-risk during this blistery time of year. Avoid slipping on ice or pulling your back by following these tips on how to protect your body.
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 […]
5 Easy At-Home Exercises to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Sometimes it’s hard to fit a workout into your busy schedule. When that happens, it’s easy to shirk off exercising or postpone it for later in the week. But you don’t need to show up at a gym each day to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight. Our bodies can serve as the “exercise […]
Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Balance
Wendy suffered from debilitating back pain. As if needing assistance to sit or stand wasn’t enough, the pain got so bad that it began traveling through her body and she lost feeling in her left leg. After surgery and months of physical therapy, doctors cautioned her to avoid falling at all costs—the impact for her […]
Healthy Aging Tips to Feel Younger, Longer
You are what you think! At least when it comes to aging. The fountain of youth may be a myth, but you can use these healthy aging tips to maintain a youthful, more vibrant mindset as you age. 1. Change Your View on Aging Researchers found that people with more positive views on aging lived […]
Become the Next Mud Run Champ
Own the mud run course this year by tackling your obstacles ahead of time. Workout Tips Persistence is key when improving endurance, strength, and agility. Build yourself up to take the mud run down. Reserve at Least Half an Hour Twice a Week for Training Working out regularly yields better results. If you’re participating with […]
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 […]
Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
You’ve tried many things to lose weight, get in shape, tone up, build muscle, get stronger and get healthier, but haven’t been as successful as you would have liked to have on your own. So you are considering turning to a professional for help in your journey to a better you. Here are some tips […]
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 […]