Many people in Livermore, CA, who want to lose weight and burn more calories start walking or running. If you’re talking about calories per hour, the answer is clear. Running beats walking because it’s more intense, and intensity helps determine the calories you burn. If you’re talking about distance, the answer might surprise you. It’s […]
People used kettlebells for centuries. They were in Ancient Greece, Rome, Russia, China, and even the colonies before America was a country. They were based on the same principle of lifting and swinging a heavy weight to build strength but were made of various materials and may have looked slightly different. They were used to […]
If your life is so busy that it’s hard to find time for a date night, start working out with your life partner. You’ll spend time together while getting fitter. Working out with someone else keeps you accountable and is one of the many reasons personal trainers get such good results. There are many exercises […]
If you’ve been exercising and want to include weight training in your regimen, it can be intimidating, especially for beginners. How heavy should the weights be? What’s the best way to start? Is there a difference in how you train to build muscles and how you train to build strength? How many repetitions of each […]
Many people grew up hearing that you shouldn’t snack. The words, “It will spoil your dinner,” usually followed. Does that mean that snacking isn’t healthy? As with most questions about nutrition, it requires more facts. What type of snack are you eating? A snack should be calculated into your calorie count if you’re trying to […]
At LIV Fitness in Livermore, CA, we encourage people to reap the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. A healthy diet is one facet, just as consistent exercise is. Even though whole foods form the basis of healthy eating, there are concerns about pesticides and other chemicals entering our bodies via fresh produce. There are […]
If you’re working out in Livermore, CA, and not seeing your desired results, maybe you need to change your routine or the intensity. You might not be working hard enough. If you’re only going through the motions and giving half your effort, you’ll get results that reflect that. While consistently doing any form of exercise […]
Exercising every day is important. It may not be enough if you’re sitting all day. Long hours of inactivity and sitting may be killing you. Studies show that sitting longer than an hour diminishes the effect of a daily workout. Some studies suggest that getting up every 30 minutes and moving is best, while others […]
If you found this blog using a search engine, you probably saw dozens of articles with titles that make you believe you can permanently eliminate cellulite with special exercises. It’s simply not true. That doesn’t mean it’s hopeless to workout. Exercise may not eliminate cellulite, but it will make it less noticeable. Some people think […]
It’s not always easy to know the right foods to eat. If you walk through a grocery store, you’ll often see food wrappers with words like “gluten-free” in big letters on the package. Are they really healthy? Just read the label. If it sounds like the ingredients for an experiment in a high-level lab, it’s […]