Healthy Living Blog | One on One Fitness, State College PA

NEAT

Increasing NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis, is a small change that can play an integral role in weight loss or maintenance.

Calorie Dense vs. Nutrient Dense

The nutritional quality of the calories that we eat each day can have a significant impact on our efforts towards healthier living, disease prevention, and weight loss.

Avoid “Cheap Intensity”

Unfortunately, many HIIT participants (and instructors) gauge the effectiveness of their workouts by how hard they are with no regard for how smart they are.

Focus on the Process

We often focus our attention and effort on something we have little control over: the outcome. Instead, we should focus on what we have total control over: the process.

Drink Fewer Calories

High calorie drinks can sabotage an otherwise well executed weight loss strategy!

Kettlebell Training

When used correctly, kettlebells are appropriate for people of all ages and fitness levels, and have been proven to improve strength, power, endurance, mobility, and back health.

Enjoy Your HEALTHY Weekend

There are a variety of reasons why the weekends pose unique challenges. Check out our strategies to maximize your weekend!

Planking

When it comes to a strong core, planking is where it's at! Planking is a safe, effective way to strengthen your core and help you move better.

Indoor cycling is one of the most effective modes of endurance training. Combining purposeful indoor cycling workouts with good nutrition and strength training is a solid recipe for improved body composition and fitness.

Joy of Cooking

You don't need to be a 5-star chef to make cooking more enjoyable! Here are a few simple tips to help you experience the joy of cooking.

Recovery and Regeneration

Feel your best by following through with your recovery and regeneration strategies.

TRX Training

The TRX suspension trainer has proven to be a valuable asset to our training programs at One on One. It combines body-weight resistance training with multi-planar movement patterns to stimulate improvements in core stability, strength, flexibility, and balance.

The Scoop on Added Sugars

Consuming the majority of your daily sugar intake from natural rather than added sources will not only help prevent chronic disease but will also ensure your body is getting the nutrients that are vital to long term health and happiness.

EPOC

Take advantage of EPOC and get your body burning more calories at rest!

Spine Care: What you need to know

Become educated, aware, and proactive about back pain.

Hydration: Are You Drinking Enough Water?

We all know that we need to drink water, but how much is enough? And, what happens if we fall short? This week’s Focus Point will highlight the benefits of staying hydrated, as well as provide strategies to increase hydration.

Functional Fitness: Rowing

Whether to open/close doors, get the lawn mower started, or bring our grandchildren in for a hug, rowing is necessary for our activities of daily living.

Functional Fitness: Safe & Effective Rotation

Knowing how to rotate properly is critical to ensuring healthy, effective movement both in and out of the gym.

Functional Fitness: Deadlifts

Including deadlifts in your fitness program can help strengthen other exercises performed in the gym and help you achieve a variety of workout goals.

Functional Fitness: Squatting

Whether you’re exercising at One on One or going about your activities of daily living, you do a lot of squatting! Know how to do it right.

Stay Focused for Summer

It is easy to put your health and fitness on the back burner while spending more time on other summertime activities (i.e. yard work, vacations, kids’ activities, etc.). For this week’s Focus Point, we are going to discuss potential roadblocks and establish strategies to help maintain your training focus for summer.