Fitness Tips

While the exact age and rate at which we lose muscle mass varies, it is a nearly inevitable part of the aging process. In fact, after age 35 we lose on average .5 to 1 per cent of our muscle mass each year! Yikes! Read more

Rest and recovery are core to a successful fitness journey. Working out without proper rest and recovery can lead to over-training, fatigue, and decreased performance. Definitely a recipe for wipeout. In fact, ACE says training recovery could be the most important component of your exercise program.... Read more

To lift or not to lift? That is the question. But to tone up, you have to build muscle. To build muscle, you have to lift weights. We're debunking all the weight lifting myths on the blog now. Read more

We all know a cardio workout is good for us. But how often do we need to do it to reap the rewards of miles logged on the treadmill or an hour of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in a group fitness class? And why? What is cardio? And what is the difference between cardio and high intensity interval training? And... Read more

We polled our trainers and the number one complaint from new clients – that dreaded mid-section. Whether it’s strengthening the core to support the lower back better, or showing off those chiseled abs a bit, most clients mention the core as one of the top areas for improvement. Since uncovering those abs re... Read more

Most of us know it, and science has shown it time and again: most people who go on a diet will eventually gain back the weight lost, and very likely more. Along the way, dieters may also mess up their metabolism and their relationship with food. Read more