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How Protein Needs Change as We Age
It’s no secret that protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, but did you know that protein requirements change as you age? Whether you’re in your twenties or your seventies, understanding these changes can help you optimize your nutrition and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s dive into how protein requirements change throughout life and…
Read MoreGet the Best of Both Worlds: Gym and Outdoor Workouts
At OT Fitness, we believe that a healthy lifestyle should involve more than just indoor workouts. Spending time outdoors has numerous benefits which is why we encourage our members to spend time outdoors whenever possible. Let’s dive into why soaking up the great outdoors can take your mind and body to the next level. Even…
Read MoreSugar and Your Health: What You Need to Know
Let’s face it: sugar is delicious. It’s what makes our favorite ice cream, candy, and cake so good, but it’s also hidden in many everyday foods such as breakfast cereals, yogurts, and salad dressings. As you might guess, consuming too much sugar can take its toll on our bodies. Here are several effects sugar may…
Read MoreThe Hidden Health Risks of Sitting Too Long
We’re all guilty of it – sitting for hours at a time, whether in the office or on our couch. But did you know that too much sitting can pose serious dangers to your health? Here are several risks of sitting too long: Back pain and poor posture Prolonged sitting can cause back pain and…
Read More3 Reasons Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working and How to Fix It
One of the most frustrating feelings on a fitness journey happens when you notice that your progress has begun to stall – after all, you are here for results. Yet, when the results aren’t what you want them to be, it can be hard to determine how to address them to get yourself back on…
Read MoreIs Technology Making Fitness Better or Worse?
In recent years, technology has become an increasingly prevalent part of our daily lives. In the world of fitness, this has also been true with the advent of digital fitness trackers such as Fitbits, increasingly high-tech equipment such as Peloton bikes, and more precise instruments such as digital smart scales. Though technology can provide you…
Read MoreTop 10 Fitness Questions Answered!
Many people have questions about their workouts and fitness. Whether broad questions or more advanced, here are some of the most common fitness questions answered for you! Should I work out every day? Believe it or not, working out every day is not necessary to see progress, with many experts suggesting that workout routines add a…
Read More10 Reasons to Make Exercise a Priority
It may seem as though workout trends are more often a reflection of only vanity rather than a continuous movement towards improved health. Yet, there are many important reasons to consider making a visit to the gym a consistent part of your daily routine that don’t merely involve a quest for the perfect figure. Read…
Read MoreHow to fit exercise into your life (when you have absolutely no time)
In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like exercise is one of the first things that need to go by the wayside. Staring down a sink full of dishes, an urgent email from the boss, hungry family members, or a social engagement you swore you’d attend, you just don’t have time for it, right? Wrong!…
Read More5 Great Gifts for the Fitness Lover in Your Life
As the holiday season draws near, many of us have started putting together gifts for those we love. If you’re looking for that perfect present for a coworker, boss, or friend who loves fitness here are our top picks! Cooling Towel If you want a present that is useful for fitness fanatics of any type,…
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