Fitness Fundamentals: Nutrition
All of us generally have one of three goals: lose weight (body fat), get stronger (build muscle), or just feel better (live healthier and pain free). No matter which goal you have, a healthy diet & exercise is the formula to achieving success. It’s Back to School week here in New York, so in honor […]
Perform the Plank To Reduce Blood Pressure!
Everyone who’s walked through the doors of Here We Go Fitness has done some form of a plank. It’s a staple in everyone’s core exercise programming, including my own. Well now there’s a new reason to love planks! A new systematic review of exercise and its effects on hypertension (high blood pressure) has revealed that […]
Summer Vacation Bodyweight Workouts!
Summer is officially upon us, beach weather and vacation time, here we come! It could be a tough time to stick with your fitness goals…but only if you let it! To help maintain progress on your training and fitness plan, try these Summer bodyweight style workouts that you can do anywhere. You can exercise from […]
The Triple 7 Rule
Everyone who receives this newsletter has personal fitness goals or has at least expressed some interest in improving their health and wellness. Most people have goals to reduce body fat or build muscle. Others want to be healthier and live a more fulfilling active life. The foundation for any fitness or wellness goal is to […]
Ladder Workouts!
A “ladder” style workout is a quick but efficient way to stimulate muscle growth using high intensity and volume. It was a popular workout choice during the pandemic when access to equipment was limited. It’s just as useful today for anyone looking to maximize time and effort when working out at home or on vacation. […]
Eating Should Be F.U.N!
When it comes to healthy eating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused by so many “rules.” There’s what to eat vs not, complicated nutrition labels, and fancy terms like macronutrients and negative energy balance. Yes, understanding these concepts plays a role in healthy eating, but above all else mastering this one simple guideline will help you stick […]
Seven Benefits of Strength Training for Everyone!
Strength training benefits everyone regardless of age, gender, health status, or skill level. It improves overall physical and mental health including a healthy heart, stronger bones, improved cognitive function, and reduction of risk in chronic metabolic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity! What can lifting weights do for YOU? 1- Improve your […]
Sugar, Sugar!
OK so you’re locked in on your diet… A typical day has plenty of protein and vegetables. Your common breakfast choices are fruit, oatmeal, or yogurt. You’re avoiding the typical ice cream and sweet snacks, and YET…you’re not losing weight. F is for Frustration! Chances are there’s a hidden diet destroyer in what you’re eating and drinking everyday. […]
How S.M.A.R.T. Is Your Goal?
New Year, New Goals! This time of year always brings in that fresh energy to get better, do better, feel better in all aspects of your life. So what better time than NOW to establish your S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2023! Creating S.M.A.R.T. goals is a method to help identify what exactly it is you want […]