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In our last blog, we took a look at weather and how it may affect your joints. Today, we want to move away from the theorizing and get into some practical things you can do to keep your joints happy. Though we all have to adjust with our bodies as we get older, there’s nothing worse than having to cut back…
Read MorePeople have connected weather to certain aches and pains for a very long, and for good reason. They’ll be doing fine, and then the weather turns cold and rainy, and joints start aching, popping, and cracking. The thing is, even though people believe the weather directly impacts their joints, science isn’t as sure. In today’s blog, we’re going to dig into this…
Read MoreIn our last blog, we said that an athlete who knows how to recover is unstoppable, and we meant it. When you recover, you aren’t taking a break from training. giving your body the time it needs to rebuild itself and come back stronger than before is training – no question! Recovery isn’t something you only do when you’ve been injured…
Read MoreMany people flinch when you mention recovery. They seem to think that recovery is something you do after you get injuries. In reality, recovery is one of the most powerful things you can do to prevent injuries. At our Houston gym, we see recovery as a skill that’s just important as lifting form, because an athlete who knows how to recover…
Read MoreIn our last blog, we started a discussion about recovery. Why? Because recovery is hard to understand. Unlike reps and sets, it is affected by many different factors. Truly, learning to recover well is just as hard if not harder than learning to lift with good form. Many times, it seems easier to simply keep working out than deal with the…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that it’s easier to understand reps, sets, exercises, and training load than it is to understand recovery? What is recovery? How long should it last? What are the signs that you need more or less? The truth is, the more experienced you are, the better you have to be at recovering. Very often, we see people new…
Read MoreEveryone has fitness goals. Are you doing what it takes to achieve yours? In our last blog, we explored two reasons why a personal trainer can revolutionize your fitness journey, including guiding your technique and providing sport-specific training. Today, we have two more reasons why you should get a personal trainer. Injury Rehab Getting injured is one of the most frustrating…
Read MoreWhen people resolve to get fit, they often underestimate just how much goes into such an endeavor. It’s more than making yourself go to the gym – it’s how you use your time there. At Houston Gym, we realized the benefit of personal training 20 years ago. Since then, we have assembled an elite team of experienced professionals who are passionate…
Read MoreHave you ever considered personal training? Houston Gym has an elite team of personal trainers ready to come alongside you. You will be amazed at how effective having a personal trainer is for your fitness goals. If you are not sure you want a personal trainer, we are going to offer some reasons why you should consider one. Developing a Routine…
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