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Healthy Post-Workout Snacks To Fuel Recovery
A few weeks ago we talked about the best pre-workout snacks that help give you the energy you need to push through your workout. Today, we’d like to talk about some post-workout snacks that will aid in recovery. Guidelines For After-Exercise Snacks One thing to keep in mind is to choose snacks that are healthy,…
Read MoreFun Ways to Keep Busy This Summer
In our last blog post, we mentioned how not wanting to go to the gym is a familiar thought to cross the mind, especially in summer when you could be out and about enjoying the weather. Today we really wanted to focus on a few fun activities that you could enjoy this summer, that would…
Read MoreEnjoying Your Health This Summer
One of the most common things that we hear at Houston Gym is that people have set the goal of working towards their summer body. Now, of course, this is a great goal! This is one that we understand people love being able to show off and enjoy during the warmer months. However, the one…
Read MoreBenefits of Lifting Weights – Part 2
Welcome back to the Houston Gym blog space. In our last blog post, we began to talk about some of the reasons that lifting weights is such an incredible form of exercise to participate in, as well as a few of the benefits to building muscle. Today’s post is going to build off of that,…
Read MoreBenefits of Lifting Weights
In the past 10 years, ideas of fitness have definitely changed. What we used to be able to achieve through a workout VHS, crunches and running, has now evolved into a full-blown advancement in regards to the options that we have available when it comes to working out. We no longer are subject to running…
Read MoreTips to Remember as Summer Comes Up
Summer in Houston is no joke. In fact, summer in Texas is really intense. The recorded average for a Houston summer day is over 90 degrees, so it’s an absolute must that people know how to take care of themselves and prioritize safety when temperatures do get to an outrageous level. At Houston Gym, we…
Read MoreBenefits of Working Out in a Fitness Class
Fitness classes are one of the best ways for people to get the workout that they need in, especially if they are just starting on a new fitness journey or an athletic lifestyle in general. At Houston Gym, there are a few different classes that we offer and they are a fantastic way to get…
Read MoreWhat Drinking Water Does for Your Body – Part 2
We hope that you have come thirsty for knowledge because our blog post today is going to continue covering the benefits that having your daily intake of water will have. If you are just joining us, make sure that you go back and check out our blog from a couple weeks back, then come back…
Read MoreWhat Drinking Water Does for Your Body
It’s been said that the ideal 8 glasses of water a day can do wonders for your body. While we’ve heard this time and time again, it’s not uncommon that people drink much less water than they should be, but we guarantee that wouldn’t be the case if everyone understood just what it was that…
Read MoreGreat Snacks Before Your Workout
A powerful workout is fueled by energy, and if your body doesn’t have the energy that it needs to finish a workout correctly, then the chances of injury and a decline in motivation automatically increase. If you are struggling with finding the right type of snack to enjoy before your workout, there are a few…
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