Why do you use cool down exercises? They help get your body back to normal and prevent pooling of blood in the extremities, while getting your heart rate down. It doesn’t matter what type of exercise you do, whether it’s just slowing down to a walk to reduce the stress on the heart and muscles […]
You hear a lot about ways to stay motivated until you reach your fitness goals, but few people talk about staying motivated after reaching a goal. It can be a real problem. People who go on intense diets to shed those last ten pounds often face it as they quickly eat their way back to […]
In our gym in Irvine, CA we offer high intensity interval training—HIIT to transform your body. It’s not a specific workout, but a technique you can use with any type of workout. It’s an exercise method where you vary the intensity from 100% effort where the heart rate is high, for a short time, then […]
Exactly what is BMI? BMI represents body mass index. It converts the person’s height and weight to a single number to estimate the amount of body fat and whether the person is healthy or not. While it has its benefits, it’s definitely not the final say on your state of health or whether you need […]
Most people start a diet when they want to lose weight, but a diet isn’t necessary. All you have to do is start a program of clean eating and at Next Level Fitness in Irvine, CA, we can help you do it. What is clean eating? Clean eating is a way to tailor your diet […]
Getting fit isn’t all about how long you can run without asking for a break or throwing up at the side of the road. It isn’t all about how much you can lift, either. You need a full body workout that provides flexibility, cardio and strength training. If all you do is run, you’re not […]
We live in unusual times. Being quarantined might be the opportunity you’ve always wanted. In fact, even if you didn’t want an opportunity to get and stay fit during quarantine, there’s nothing else to do, so why not? Why not experiment with healthy dishes and start on a daily fitness routine. If you want the […]
Is your schedule packed? Do you wish you could get more done in the time you have available? People are always looking for ways to get more done in less time and that holds true in the exercise world, too. I often get asked for ideas for effective workouts with the least amount of time […]
The easiest way to fight any disease is to avoid getting it. That means building up the immune system and helping your body to be at its best. At Next Level Fitness in Irvine, CA, we help clients tone their body and eat healthier to improve their potential to stay healthy this summer. Not only […]
If you want to be successful and finally stick with your exercise regimen, one technique that can help is a regular exercise schedule. How many times have you had a busy day and decided you’d go workout later, only to end the day without ever making it to the gym? That’s what happens when you […]