What is Fitness? Part2: Flexibility/Mobility
What is flexibility? The dictionary says it best: Flexibility is the ability to bend easily without breaking. Is Mobility the same thing? Perhaps you’ve heard the term mobility at the gym or on social media lately. This is not the same as flexibility. Mobility refers to ability to move safely and effectively through exercises, […]
What is Fitness? Part 1: Cardio
Cardiorespiratory fitness is measured by VO2 max and refers to the ability of heart and lunges to deliver oxygen to the body. Cardiorespiratory efficiency is improved with activities that use large muscle groups and increase the heart rate: a brisk walk, Zumba, swimming, cycling, running, jumping rope, rowing, and even intense circuits of body weight […]
What is Fitness?
Being fit means being prepared and ready to meet the demands of a task. What is your task? Why are you exercising? If you’re like most people at the gym or in the yoga studio, you’re not a professional athlete and you’re not training for a competition. You’re there because you’ve figured out that exercise […]
What Drives You? Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation
We are motivated by both external and internal factors. We are extrinsically motivated when we complete a task solely to earn a reward, fulfill an obligation, or avoid negative consequences. Intrinsic motivation, however, means doing something for the sake of doing it. It’s the things we enjoy, the job we’d do even if we weren’t […]