Have you ever heard of the three legged stool? At Fitness Together, we empower our clients to achieve life changing fitness results by ensuring they understand the analogy of the three legged stool. Each leg represents one critical component of their program. As the analogy goes, the first leg represents the nutritional component of their program while the second and third legs correspond to the resistance training and cardio-respiratory components, respectively. We explain to our clients that failure to implement any one of the three components will have a negative impact on the overall effectiveness of their program, similar to how a stool... [Read more]
Hard work. Sweat. Desire. Those are some of the words associated with any good fitness routine. Kicking. Punching. Grueling. Those are some of the words associated with training alongside Matt Hughes, nine time welterweight mixed martial arts champion. When you combine the two you’ve got Cage Fitness, one of the newest fitness crazes sweeping across the United States and the world. Taught locally at Championship Martial Arts, found throughout East Orlando, Cage Fitness is a complete fitness system for women and men designed to give participants a total body workout throughout five, five minute rounds with one minute breaks in between each... [Read more]
So you’ve been keeping your New Year’s Resolution going strong. You’re exercising, eating better and finally starting to lose that holiday weight. But, going to the gym every day can get old - and quick. Certified Master Fitness Trainer through the United States Army and Indiana State University, J.C. Andrews, says that in his 20 years of experience he has seen being creative and changing your routine work time and time again. Blanchard Park in East Orlando features bike trails, basketball courts, playgrounds, fields and a YMCA and more. “I highly recommend keeping an exercise regimen creative and fun,” he says. “Changing... [Read more]
Many fitness experts say that running is one of the best exercises you can do for overall body fitness. It’s great for building body strength, improving cardio and key in losing or maintaining weight. But, in these tight economic times, it’s also your wallet’s new best friend. Perfect if you want to exercise without committing to a long term gym contract or spend your hard earned money every month to just get in the door, running offers a viable, proven alternative to stay healthy. “Running is basically just putting one foot in front of the other; it can be done anywhere, anytime,” says Betsy Hughes, owner of Track... [Read more]
It’s no question that the East Orlando community has a variety of recreational activities for kids of all ages to take part in. Whether it’s riding bikes, playing on playgrounds or participating in sports programs, outdoor activity is essential for kids. With numerous parks and three YMCAs (Avalon Park, Blanchard Park and Lake Nona), afternoons will never be spent without anything fun to do. Sara Au, a resident of Stoneybrook, is fond of the organized sports and neighborhood activities the community has to offer her two kids, Derek, 7, and Kacey, 5. “We really enjoy riding our bikes around the neighborhood, and that’s one... [Read more]
