It does not matter how old you are and what is your body shape, the following are the five of the best exercises you can ever do and of course they bring countless benefits for you. Have a look at them:   Swimming     Swimming is one of the greatest exercises you can do in your lifetime. Swimming comes with a huge number of advantages, and this is the reason behind why it is so special. It involves an intense work out for your arms and legs, and it…

Exercise is a great way to work the muscles, use sugar stored in the body, and to help regulate body weight. However, working out in the gym can be monotonous at times. This is where the swimming pool comes into play.   Water-based exercises are easy on the joints. You can also get a better workout in the water due to the increased resistance and surface area of the water compared to the air. So, here are 5 in-water exercises that will help you stay fit:   1. Jogging. Many…

The world is becoming smaller and smaller. Many of us have to spend hours, days, and weeks traveling. It is incredibly interesting but there are still disadvantages. Along with changing time zone and climate, we change food and water. How to survive with less stress? Besides that everything is much more expensive while traveling, the choice is very limited. The further you go, the more unusual food is, the more troubles with health and the more complicated acclimatization goes. There is no option sometimes though, which is why the following…

Looking for that extra encouragement to help you or your loved one stay active in retirement? Regular fitness, even as little as 30 minutes a day, plays an important role in your health - not only helping your hearts, lungs, bones and muscles stay strong, but combating heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, even Alzheimer’s and dementia. Exercise is even more important as you age, but finding the energy and motivation to tackle routine fitness might escape you. Don’t miss these 4 creative tips for finding the incentive to get going. Dogs:…

To help you achieve the results you are looking for, we always connect and research additional sources we feel are in line with our values and can help benefit you. We recently came across Positive Health Wellness, and it is an excellent source of information in regards to diet, nutrition, recipes, fitness, beauty and aging, pain relief, and more.  The infographics are a great source on their site as they give a lot of information quickly, while being easy on the eyes.  Check out https://www.positivehealthwellness.com/ Connect with them, and bookmark…

Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, an athlete or just an ordinary person, you would probably agree that the knee is one of the most vulnerable areas of our body. You might have already suffered from some scratches or wounds on your knees before. The knee is vital for our mobility. Even with just a minor injury to your knee, it can hinder your physical movements, prevent you from playing your favorite sport or doing your regular exercise routine. That is why it is important to identify and know the…

CASS Fitness is excited to help provide free outdoor fitness classes every Tuesday at 6:30 PM to 7:30 as part of the Parks at Walter Reed. We started on May 23, 2017, and the classes will go on until October 24, 2017.  Our classes are a circuit style with stations focusing on full body strength, core strength, and cardio.  The classes are taught to accommodate all fitness levels.  All exercises are modifiable to accommodate any potential injuries you may have.   The classes take place on the old Walter Reed…

One of the leading reasons of foot injuries are exercises. Why is it leading? Our feet contain over a quarter of the bones of the entire body, along with hundreds of nerves, ligaments and muscles. They bear the whole body’s weight, and during exercise and activities involving a large amount of force, they usually bear over 20 times your usual weight, so injuries are bound to happen. When you perform excessive exercise, lots of different types of injuries can happen, so in this article today, we will discuss the types…

One of the leading causes of foot problems is foot tendonitis. Leading because it is literally caused by most of our day to day activities including: · Playing sports like basketball, tennis, golf, football et cetera · Gardening, carpentry, raking etc. · Walking, jogging or running · HIIT workouts, cycling among many. Also spelled as tendinitis, foot tendonitis is the swelling and irritation of the foot tendons due to injuries, overuse, obesity, abnormal foot structure, aging or some medical conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Tendons are the tissues that…

Earlier this week, we came across an excellent article on MyFitnessPal, which listed 67 Science Backed Weight Loss Strategies. From the list, we came up with some of our favorite numbers. I personally have used many of these strategies, and I recommend them to my clients. There are some new ones on here as well that I will share with my clients and everybody reading this article. Here are some that personally helped me out and have helped out my clients. 7. Prioritize your pantry - It is recommended to…

Losing the weight you have always wanted to lose feels great. I am fortunate enough to have done that transformation and I am fortunate that helping other people lose weight/fat/inches/gain muscle is what I do for a living! Is it easy even with the best possible plan and guidance? Not always! It is not impossible, though! We are normal human beings with jobs, kids, commutes (especially if you live in areas similar to the DC area), stressors, lack of sleep, the need for a social life and so on. We…

If you are just joining me here, read http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-1/ and http://cassfitness.net/my-journey-through-low-back-pain-and-recovery-pt-2/ to get caught up to speed. In the last installment, we left off at my progress at the end of 2012. Fast forward a few months, and I embarked on my journey to become a personal trainer.  I had some professional setbacks along with a larger desire to enjoy a career in the fitness industry, and help others with weight loss, strength training, and injury recovery. I knew I also needed to teach people Squats and Deadlifts without hurting…