It is cold outside...no it is REALLY cold outside, well for everyone besides our readers in the Southwestern part of the U.S. It is not very healthy to run outside in sub-zero weather even with warm gear as you still have to breathe that freezing cold air. If you do not have access to cardio machines, there are still plenty of exercises out there that provide cardiovascular benefits. The following exercise, Squat Jumps, are very popular in many plyometrics workouts. Not only are they great for your core, quads, hamstrings,…

We at CASS Fitness are excited to introduce a new category into our articles. We will be showcasing the exercise of the day! Today, we are showcasing a challenging lower ab exercise made famous on P90x. This exercise is called the Fifer Scissors. It can be grueling on its own, let alone as part of the Ab Ripper X DVD. However, it targets the lower abs very well and is something you need to ad to your abs and core arsenal. We sell a nice firm, comfortable mat here: Here…

If you want big arms and some definition to go with the size, this is the workout for you! This is a workout I personally used last night. I put together this workout as I have personal goals in lean muscle mass. It is a tough combination of bodyweight exercises and free weights for the most part, except for the cable triceps exercise with the rope.   After my warm up, which consisted of foam rolling, active isolated stretching, mountain climbers, and jumping jacks, I began the first exercise, which…

Circuit training is an important type of training for a weight loss client or even a strength training client looking for variety and fat shredding cardio in their workout. Circuit training involves performing several exercises in a row without taking a break. You typically can switch from upper body to lower body workouts so your upper body is recovering as you are exercising the lower body. This circuit is a great way to burn fat quicker than spending 30 minutes in a row going the same speed on the treadmill.…

As some of you know, a couple years ago, I suffered a really bad lower back injury. I mainly got it from working at a job where I stood up for eight to ten hours a day. In addition, I did not have proper fitting shoes, which is especially crucial since my right leg is about 1/2 inch longer than my left. I will cover in more detail about how my glutes and legs were weak, also adding to the impact of my lower back pain in a future article.…

The name of this workout is pretty self-explanatory. The CASS Fitness "Workout From Hell" Circuit is a creation developed by myself and Ramon. It is influenced by our mentors in personal training, as well as Ramon's amateur wrestling background, and my love for pull-ups, dips, and planks. It is not easy, but it is rewarding once you finish the circuit. It is not for the beginning client, but it something you can strive to accomplish, and we will help you through every step. You can increase the difficulty by adding reps…

Here is the trainer bio for our trainer, Matt Bible!   TRAINER - MATT BIBLE   CERTIFICATION - NASM CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER   SPECIALTIES - Weight Loss, Strength Training, High Intensity Interval Training, Aerobics, Building Lean Muscle, Fat Loss, Circuit Training   I started my fitness journey my freshman year of high school as a member of the cross country team. I was never gifted at sports...NOBODY wanted me on their basketball team. However, in middle school, we were tested on the one mile run. I would always get first…

CASS Fitness will also be posting blogs on a regular basis. I have also been a writer for several years, so I will take those skills, along with information I feel you will find useful for your workouts, your goals, and for your health to give you professional insight! In addition, I have roots in music, so I will be posting motivational playlists on a regular basis. I'll combine the lists with songs from artists most of you know to the independent artists you may not know. This is another…

I was never particularly skilled in sports.  I had a fling with soccer in middle school, and I wasn't half bad at defense.  Well, I guess I was pretty good at bowling at one point, but it did not exactly take a lot of physical activity to bowl...have you ever seen a typical league in Beaver County, PA?  You put a baseball bat in my hand, and I could juice more than A-Rod, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGuire combined, and I'd still hit the ball about…