If you carried an extra 50 to 100 pounds strapped onto your waist, by the end of the day, your entire lower body would hurt. The muscles would be painful, but so would the joints. That’s because excess weight can trigger hip and knee pain. The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons says the hip and […]
If you workout at Liv Fitness in Tracy, CA, you probably are active outside the gym. You may go swimming, biking, running, or hiking and probably wonder which one burns the most calories. It’s not an easy question to answer, since that depends on several factors. How fast is your pace and how intensely are […]
Spending time at the gym with a personal trainer is the best way to lose weight and build muscle, but it’s best to vary your exercise to keep it interesting. One form of exercise, yoga, provides flexibility and serenity while boosting weight loss. The reason for that is a bit elusive. It doesn’t burn as […]
No matter what your age or gender, you’ll reap a lot of benefits from strength training. Most people think strength training is just for men, but that’s not true. Women get just as much from it, if not more. It does help build muscle tissue. Many women worry they’ll end up looking like the Hulk. […]
People come to LIV Fitness for many reasons. One of the biggest is the convenience. We’re open and ready to serve 24/7. People can workout any time and achieve their fitness, weight loss, and health goals. One client told us that the 24-hour access helped him get into shape and lose weight. His schedule is […]
Nothing is truer than the saying, “You are what you eat.” It means what you put in your mouth affects your overall health, appearance, and energy level. If you’re plagued by every new type of viral or bacterial infection, you need to start looking at your diet and other daily habits. Including immune-boosting nutrition in […]
You don’t have to be a client at LIV Fitness in Livermore, CA, to understand it takes a healthy lifestyle, not just exercise, to be your fittest. Adequate sleep, plenty of hydration, and a healthy diet are other factors to help you be your best. Focusing on healthier eating is easier when you start meal […]
At some point in life, most people have received a BMI calculation. BMI stands for body mass index. It uses your height and weight to calculate general fitness. It’s a simple calculation that uses a chart with weight at the top and height at the side. It’s a quick way for physicians to identify whether […]
One goal most people strive to achieve is to lose belly fat. Whether you want your new six-pack abs to show or reduce your unsightly protruding belly, you have to do several things to make it happen. Belly fat is visceral fat, the most dangerous type of fat. It crowds organs, creates inflammation, and causes […]
Weightlifting belts were popular in Livermore, CA, before 2000 but have since dropped out of vogue. Some people believe it can inhibit the building of lower back or core strength. It’s not a substitute for using core muscles but a way to increase the stability of your spine if you’re lifting heavy loads. It can […]