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The benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) and metabolic conditioning are widely researched and proven to be a superior form of cardiovascular training. At FFC, we created The Faction to provide our members with serious high intensity, heart monitor-based…
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How many people do you see at the gym riding the same stationary bike, gliding up the same treadmill incline, churning away at some other piece of cardio equipment or taking the same step or cycling classes? If you look…
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Exercises are like music; there are a million options to choose from, but not all of them are good. I’ve put together a list of some of the most common exercises found in peoples’ fitness programs that are inefficient, and…
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If you love activity as much as I do, chances are you’ve had to battle your fair share of pain or injury. I’m not only talking about the blown-out knees, dislocated shoulders and all the cringe-worthy stories – I’m also talking…
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We have all probably said it at some point or another – “I’ll start working out tomorrow” or “My diet starts Monday”. How often do we keep putting this off as we let time slip away from us? Too often….
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From myths and “advice” that has been taken way too far to poor workout habits, here are 5 things you should stop doing at the gym that will help you gym better and see better results. Trust us! Easy does…
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Generally, fat loss is one of the most popular goals for those following an exercise and diet program. With all the information available at our fingertips, however, the sheer amount of best practices, tips, and tricks out there can be…
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I LOVE the squat! Not only do squats provide a complete full-body workout, but they also tone and strengthen the muscles in the lower limbs (especially those glutes!), and burn a ton of calories too. Squats are simply great for…
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You’ve finally made the commitment of getting to the gym regularly – and you’ve probably got your routine down to a T. But are you unknowingly sabotaging your own efforts? Read on for 5 common things you are doing wrong…
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There are any number of reasons you might not be seeing results from your workout. Whether you’re hitting the gym or exercising at home, we all fall victim to this trap at some point. It isn’t lack of effort or…
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