Category Archives: Exercise Tips

Tips and tools that make exercising more fun, more exciting and produces better results from Club 14 Fitness in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Do Fitness DVDs Really Work?

By Urvashi Pokharna Fitness DVDs are really popular in the health market. Every celebrity and trainer is coming out with their own fitness DVD to get you into shape. There is a DVD for pilates, yoga, tae-bo, kick-boxing, cardio, dance … Continue reading

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Is Rest Better Than Massage for Recovery?

by Ryan Halvorson Many athletes and fitness enthusiasts advocate massage for enhancing resistance exercise performance. Some people cite improved circulation and lymphatic drainage as factors in efficient recovery.

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10 Common Mistakes Made While Strength Training

by James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM, Sep 05 2011 1. Focusing on demonstrating, rather than developing, strength. When you engage in a strength-training program, your primary goal should be to build strength, not show other people how much you can … Continue reading

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A Ball for All!

by Norma Shechtman, MEd, MA The stability ball has been used by physical therapists for years, and the fitness industry has fully embraced this tool for group exercise and private training. The stability ball creates an unstable surface and can … Continue reading

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Bike Your Daily Commute

Why drive when you can take your bicycle for a quick shopping trip, or for your daily commute? Here are 5 Reasons to Bike Your Drive:

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Fun with BOSU

The BOSU Balance Trainer is an exciting exercise tool that was introduced to our fitness center by Dan Cermak. Every year Dan goes to a fitness convention to keep our fitness center current with the latest fitness gear. The BOSU … Continue reading

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