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Is Exercise Dangerous for High/Low Blood Pressure?
It’s no secret that high blood pressure is a bad thing. The magic number is 120/80, and doctors often prefer it to be lower. High blood pressure is bad for your heart, but is it dangerous to exercis
The Workout-Boosting Effects of Music
Music is a big part of the workout experience. It would be unsettling if you went into a gym that had absolutely no music playing, just silence. Not only can music drown out the sound of your fellow e
Should You Take A Break
Athletes work hard to gain an edge over their opponents. Whether that means staying an extra hour at practice, eating the same boring foods every day, or giving up vices like alcohol, athletes look fo
Calories vs Nutrient Density
Calories are a unit of measurement, just like pounds. They roughly measure the amount of energy stored in food. A common mistake people make when they change their diet is falling into the trap of foo
Most Dangerous Exercises to Do Without A Coach
At TS Fitness, we pride ourselves in our ability to coach members through their workouts. Some exercises are easy, while some take a lot of concentration and correction. Even the coaches at TS need co
Breast Cancer and Exercise
There’s no magical cure for cancer (at least not yet). The different forms of cancer affect the body in a variety of ways. Treatments are complex and specialized. Breast cancer is a prominent and we
Time Management
You will always have an excuse to skip the gym. The way you’re feeling, an injury, not enough sleep, problems at work. One of the most-used reasons for skipping the gym is: “lack of time.” There
The Problem With Ego Lifting
Strength training seems counterintuitive, particularly to beginners. The goal, over time, is to lift more weight. That’s how you get stronger. However, you can’t lift too much weight or you risk i
More Than Mustaches
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square Movember is more than the month of mustaches. It’s a month to raise awareness for some of the biggest health issues that men face: prostate cancer, testicular
Skipping Meals
Intermittent fasting is a big trend in the nutrition world. There are many ways to do it, and no clear-cut rules about how long to fast and when you should eat. Some people do 20-hour fasts, allowing
Offseason Training for Runner
Running in the winter is less than comfortable. Even the most hardcore runners must admit that freezing fingertips and cold ears are enough to make you question your desire to run. Sure, you can go to
Weights Don’t Stunt Growth
Big gyms typically don’t allow kids to join and roam around without direct supervision. That makes sense, since many of the machines and weights are dangerous. Kids could drop something heavy on the