One of the problems people face when they start any fitness program is impatience. It’s especially hard for people who never exercised before and expect to see changes immediately. It took a long time for your body to get out of shape and it will take a while, but not as long, to start seeing […]
If you started a keto diet, which means choosing lower carb options at meals, but also know that a balanced diet rich in vegetables is important for good health, finding low carb veggies is important. At Revolution Training in Stamford, CT, we focus on boxing, strength building and good nutrition, so we’re always glad to […]
Some people simply need to eat at bedtime to help them sleep. Others find eating may disrupt their sleep. Why is there so much difference and who is right? That’s a good question, since there is quite conflicting evidence for both eating and fasting late at night. One drawback occurs if you’re prone to acid […]
Did you injure your foot or ankle? Is a sprain, stress fracture, plantar fasciitis, or heel spurs put you on the bench? You don’t have to stop exercising. You can exercise with bad feet or ankle problems, but you have to make some changes until the problem is solved. At Revolution Training in Stamford, CT, […]
Are your meals all from a container or have a paper wrapper around them? Maybe you’re eating too many processed foods if that’s true. Labeling all processed food as bad is a generalization and not exactly correct. If you wash fruits and vegetables, they’re processed. Cooking them also makes them processed. That doesn’t mean they’re […]
You’ll find people of all ages that come to Revolution Training in Stamford, CT. Each of them have a very personal goal. Some just want to get healthier or lower their high blood pressure. Those individuals often combine the exercise program with a DASH diet. What is a DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches […]
We focus on safety and form at Revolution Training in Stamford, CT, and part of that focus includes ensuring clients warm up and cool down when they workout. We use all types of stretching, active stretching, passive stretching, dynamic stretching and static stretching. Active stretching is the opposite of passive stretching. When you do passive […]
Some people opt for commercially made post workout foods to refuel after a workout. They’re not what we normally recommend, but do have all the nutrients necessary to get your body going and help speed recovery. Best of all, these types of products are easy to use and extremely portable. Whether you opt for a […]
With the weather warming, everyone is starting to think about those batwings and flabby arms that have been in hiding under layers of clothing all winter. If you’re one of our boxing students, you probably don’t need workouts for toned arms, because boxing naturally tones the arms. However, for everyone else, these workouts can change […]
At Revolution Training in Stamford, CT, we value our clients and often think of them as family. That’s why we spend a lot of time answering fitness questions that go beyond the workouts and exercise programs. Diet is such an important part of fitness, and we often get questions on the best foods to eat […]