Fathers Day is here, and tell Dad you love him, by giving him the gift of fitness - A Gym Technik Online and Mobile training plan to start the summer, and a Withings Wi-Fi scale. The Gift Of Fitness Bundle

In the land of the free many Americans take freedom to the extreme. Although I am happy to practice many of the freedoms America offers, there are some freedoms that do more harm than good. The more freedom we have, the less we have to exercise self-control – and that can get you in big trouble.

The use of warm hydrotherapy, also known in therapeutic massage as deep moist heat, is an excellent way to control and alleviate the pain and achiness associated with chronic injuries.

“The actions you consistently take create the results of your life. Change your consistent actions and you’ll change your life”. So beautifully put, and yet so true. If you have been an individual of action at the gym, then kudos to you, that’s the first step in the right direction.

Without fail this is one of the most common questions I receive as a massage therapist. The truth is, though, how often you should get a massage treatment is very individual and doesn't follow a set formula.

Let's face it.. sleep is necessary for life! Better yet, sleep has an increased rate of anabolism (the synthesis of cell structures), and a decreased rate of catabolism (the breakdown of cell structures). What this means to you is more muscle.

It’s a great time to be alive! The applications at our fingertips, and versatility of the technology we can access today in the palm of our hand is awesome. Yet, balancing fun, work, school and play is the challenge.

Low back pain is a common and debilitating condition which massage therapists treat every day. While low back pain is one of the most prevalent afflictions in our society, the causes are varied, and treatment approach will vary based not only on the symptoms, but also the root cause of the problem.

The Muscle Couple back again with our “Op-Ed” piece on hiring the right personal trainer. Personal Trainers Can Make a Huge Difference If Chosen Correctly! This is a very thorny and sensitive issue for Jay. Nothing bugs him more than watching half baked PT’s “go through the motions” with their clients.

Forget abdominal crunches, use a balance ball to strengthen your core and relieve back pain. Back pain can be a mysterious complaint, and for some seems to come “out of nowhere” – leaving us scratching our heads at this mysterious development in our health.

This is a question I get time and time again. Every female client I have ever trained always poses the, "I want to get rid of this", as they grab onto their stomach's.. as if maybe they grab a little harder, it may just come off like dough...thank God for wishful thinking right;)

Getting results takes time, but people often spend too much time on things that don’t matter and too little time on the things that matter most. Here are 3 simple steps to help you make your time and energy count.

Imagine how nice it would be to know how long it might take to be "swimsuit" ready. You'd know when to start getting cut for the summer and roughly how long it might take. How many people ask... How long will it take me to lose weight?

Meet Angela - A 4 time Natural Figure Champion, training now for another that she hopes to win. We're excited to hear that she and her coach are tracking her workouts and progress on Gym Technik to keep her accountable and motivated as she trains for the next competition. Read on to learn a bit more about Angela and what it takes to be a bodybuilding champion.

There is nothing more important for independent living and a vigorous life than strong bones. They provide structure, protect your organs and anchor your muscles. Because women lose calcium and minerals regularly through Menstruation, they are fighting a constant battle in preventing Osteoporosis.