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Boutique fitness studios: Are they worth it?

Image source: pinterest.com Former physical educator Roger Wolfson has written several blogs that educate readers on various interesting topics regarding health and fitness. Today, he looks at boutique fitness studios and if they are worth the membership. Boutique fitness studios have gained a lot of traction over the past decade. These smaller establishments offer a fresh alternative to traditional gyms. Boutique fitness studios are also more upscale and focus more on group training. As such, members have a lot of opportunities to interact with one another and their trainer, creating a tight-knit community. With trainers and instructors specializing in specific routines, boutique fitness studios hold a great appeal for people who prefer particular regimens. Other elements of a fitness boutique include a more intimate training area, a fantastic playlist for the routines, and a set of equipment meant for the workouts. Image source: myfashdiary.com Boutique fitn...
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Fitness for seniors: A few important points

Image source: cheapism.com While physical educator Roger Wolfson used to teach students in school about the best parts of fitness, he does have extensive knowledge in health and wellness for people of all ages. For today, Roger shares a few important points for senior citizens regarding fitness. Safety should be a primary concern. The bodies of seniors aren't what they used to be. Their bones are a bit more brittle, and their cardiovascular and respiratory capacities are a bit more limited. Because of this and other reasons, safety should be a primary concern. Warm-up and stretch time before exercising should be longer, and so should cool-down time. Image source: salushomecare.com Low impact is the way to go. Still about safety, Roger Wolfson highly recommends low impact workouts for seniors. Walking, or even cycling would be better than running. Swimming and golf would also be great options for exercise. For a more fun time, Roger suggests ballroom ...
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A list of essential gear for HIIT

According to physical educator Roger Wolfson , the importance of what a person wears when he works out is often overlooked. A gym-goer’s gear is every bit as significant to his or her safety when engaging in serious physical activity. For example, wearing the wrong pair of shoes can lead to pain, and sometimes even injury. On that note, Roger Wolfson lists below a number of essential gear, which he believes should be good for people who do high intensity interval training (HIIT). Footwear While some people are comfortable working out barefoot at home, Roger Wolfson cautions against it for HIIT. The feet and legs will take a pounding and wearing comfortable footwear lessens the impact, prolonging the health of the feet and legs. It’s important to note though that for HIIT, the recommended shoes are cross-trainers, not running shoes. Shirt Lightweight and durable t-shirts or tank tops are great for HIIT since they let the body breathe. DRI-Fit shirts are also recommende...
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