Fitness

When it comes to stabilization training, we tend to naturally think of balance exercises. Taking it to the next level is tricky because most of these exercises aren’t regularly practiced and are sometimes used for “fun” challenges.

Leg work or training is a big component in building muscle – even though its commonly neglected. Now, of course, we all have different goals. Let’s concentrate on general strength training. If your goal is to increase muscle, then you should increase your training regimen.

We would love to have all of our goals be met right now. The reality is that we can’t eliminate the work that must be done to achieve goals. All fitness goals require a quality amount of work, understanding and learning to ensure progress. We know working hard is important but when do you push the envelope, and what should we expect when we do so?

As we enter the second half of 2025, health and exercise will continue to be a topic of conversation with ourselves and others. A lot of us, depending our circumstances, might have adopted a pattern of inconsistent workouts and poor eating behaviors. The lack of movement, and too much sitting for all those Zooms calls, has led to a weaker core and poor breathing in many individuals.

Researchers at the UGA College of Public Health analyzed years of data from the national Health and Retirement Study, with more than 13,000 respondents over 50, and found that sustained physical activity can reduce the rate of cognitive decline for older adults.

There’s no better time than now to take your exercise program seriously. The key is consistency. I want you to reach a point where you’re exercising daily. For all my regular exercisers, thank you for staying consistent and keeping yourselves healthy. For those who don’t have a routine, let’s step it up and start with this daily 20-minute workout. It will give you a solid foundation to build upon.