24-Hour Fitness: Van Ness Active

11/14/2015

I gave these easy-steps a try to surprise my husband and family.. and after just 3 weeks I was-shocked to find out my clothes are NOW too loose!

Cucumber water is one drink that you’ll want to consider the next time you’re feeling thirsty. It not only helps genuinely hydrate the body, it can help you feel better overall, and even look better. Here are all of the benefits you’ll reap, and some recipes to help you along. 1. Helps Hydrate...

11/05/2015

Walking in your target heart rate zone of 130-150 bpm will help you slim down while maintaining muscle. Check out this study...

Regular, brisk walking may be a more effective method for weight loss than going to the gym, according to research. A study by the London School of Economics found that those who engaged in “regular, brisk walking” for longer than half an hour had lower Body Mass Indexes (BMI) and smaller waists tha…

11/05/2015

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away, But How About 2 Sodas a Day? See What This NEW Studies Reveals. It'll Surprise You...

A new study finds a surprisingly small serving — of regular or diet soda — can do major damage.

11/05/2015

Have you heard the saying, "Diet is 80 percent of weight loss"? Well, see how just a single piece of junk food affects you.

Eating a single piece of junk food can trigger signals of metabolic disease, according to new research.

10/27/2015

Hannah Saul reveals her workout secrets

She is one of the world's hottest women, and Hannah Saul has now revealed what it takes to get to the top. The Australian supermodel has shared her workout routine with Daily Mail Australia.

08/18/2015

Bicep Workout Exercise
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
1. Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.
2. While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
3. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.
4. Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
5. Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

08/15/2015

Triceps Workout Exercise
Proper Ex*****on Bench Dips
1. For this exercise you will need to place a bench behind your back. With the bench perpendicular to your body, and while looking away from it, hold on to the bench on its edge with the hands fully extended, separated at shoulder width. The legs will be extended forward, bent at the waist and perpendicular to your torso. This will be your starting position.
2. Slowly lower your body as you inhale by bending at the elbows until you lower yourself far enough to where there is an angle slightly smaller than 90 degrees between the upper arm and the forearm. Tip: Keep the elbows as close as possible throughout the movement. Forearms should always be pointing down.
3. Using your triceps to bring your torso up again, lift yourself back to the starting position.
4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

08/13/2015

Abdominal Workout Exercise
How to Execute Ab Crunch Machine
1. Select a light resistance and sit down on the ab machine placing your feet under the pads provided and grabbing the top handles. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle as you rest the triceps on the pads provided. This will be your starting position.
2. At the same time, begin to lift the legs up as you crunch your upper torso. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Tip: Be sure to use a slow and controlled motion. Concentrate on using your abs to move the weight while relaxing your legs and feet.
3. After a second pause, slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
4. Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

08/12/2015

07/29/2015

Stretching is an important part of fitness. It can improve your range of motion, increase circulation, and calm your mind which may help fend off injuries and illness, as well as bring on a better night’s sleep.

07/26/2015

Traps Workout Exercise
Proper Ex*****on of Cable Shrugs
1. Grasp a cable bar attachment that is attached to a low pulley with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand (palms facing down) grip.
2. Stand erect close to the pulley with your arms extended in front of you holding the bar. This will be your starting position.
3. Lift the bar by elevating the shoulders as high as possible as you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second. Tip: The arms should remain extended at all times. Refrain from using the biceps to help lift the bar. Only the shoulders should be moving up and down.
4. Lower the bar back to the original position.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

07/22/2015

How to do Chin To Chest Stretch
1. Get into a seated position on the floor.
2. Place both hands at the rear of your head, fingers interlocked, thumbs pointing down and elbows pointing straight ahead. Slowly pull your head down to your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.