Fitness

By Miguel J. Ortiz There are plenty of reasons why you should do cardiovascular activity, but the most important is for a strong heart. Beyond the fact that the most important muscle in your body is your heart, the roll that oxygen plays in cardio or strength training...

By Miguel J. Ortiz When it comes to at home workouts, getting yourself motivated can be difficult. The gym environment and camaraderie can create a more inspired atmosphere. Whether it’s a personal trainer pushing you to go further or a gym buddy providing...

By Miguel J. Ortiz Along with vigorous planning to change your lifestyle to support new healthy behaviors, it’s important to remember that there will be distractions that can take you off your path or slow your journey. As we stay as strong and disciplined as we can...

By Miguel J. Ortiz High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been used worldwide by professional athletes and coaches to help clients achieve anything from their general athletic aspirations to improving speed and agility. The types of circuits and different...

By Miguel J. Ortiz As I write this article, the world is facing a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the majority of the population is in some type of self quarantine. Many people aren’t working or they are working from home. Only “essential” businesses are...

By Miguel J. Ortiz When it comes to your upper body, shoulder pain tends to be very common and one of the most tolerated injuries that I see every day. When your day job doesn’t utilize much upper body strength your posture, over time, can manipulate the shoulder...