Walking 10,000 steps a day has been adopted as the gold standard to improve fitness, but unfortunately, there aren’t any studies to prove it true. Some studies say that walking 7,000 steps a day is just as beneficial. When you set a goal to walk 10k steps, you’re normally committing to increasing your activity level […]
Most people think of weight training just as a way to build beach-worthy muscles. While it’s true that you’ll look more impressive in swimwear, the older you get, the more important it is to your health and future potential for independent living. Weight training for people over 50 is just as important as cardio or […]
People come to Prime Fitness in Totowa, New Jersey, for many reasons. Most of them are related to health in one manner or another. Being overweight can become a health issue. Poor muscle tone and posture are also health issues and both can cause back pain. Back pain that isn’t a result of an injury […]
History shows that you can get exercise and workout when you’re pregnant. Historically, women have done very difficult physical activities right up until giving birth. That doesn’t mean it’s safe for every pregnant woman, which is why you always need to check with your health care professional first. That’s especially true if you’ve never exercised […]
When people want to shed extra pounds, they often turn to cardio, but fail to include strength training in their efforts to lose weight. That’s a mistake. In fact, too much cardio and no strength training may actually sabotage weight loss efforts. So which do you do to get maximum results? The answer is simple, […]
Those dark, overcast days of winter in Totowa, NJ, can trigger depression and leave you feeling in a funk. These exercises can help fight that depression and even reverse it. While severe depression requires professional help, exercise can overcome the blahs that often hit us when the sky is overcast and the weather is foul. […]
Everyone gets in the holiday spirit in Totowa, New Jersey. It’s a season of sharing and caring. It’s also a season of meeting and eating. Holiday feasts, brunches and dinners are frequent. Some workplaces have snacks brought in by staff on a daily basis. Is it any wonder that people eat too much and gain […]
There is a link between happy and healthy. The question is, which came first? Are you healthier because you’re happy or is your good health making you happy? In India, there are clubs for laughter therapy, which have spread to over 7,000 worldwide. In fact, the first Sunday in May is World Laughter Day. Laughter […]
Are you bored with your traditional training, why not take it up a notch and do some circuit training? It’s a process of training, rather than specific exercises. You do several exercises in a row without taking a break. You then do the same sequence of exercises another time or two. With traditional training, you […]
Pistachios make you work to eat them, but they’re so tasty, it’s well worth the effort. Not only are they good, but they’re good for you. They have loads of nutrition and are extremely heart healthy. Pistachios are high in healthy fats and a great source of fiber, antioxidants and protein. They’re not just heart-healthy, […]