We have all undergone big changes in our lives in the past two weeks in order to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our world safe.  Gyms have closed down out of necessity, along with many other businesses.  New routines in every aspect of life are being developed, and hopefully it is not the new norm for us.  With CASS Fitness for the most part being a mobile personal training company, we have had to adjust slightly.  The apartment, condo, and office gyms have also shut down just like the…

Working out is essential to maintaining your health. If you work out and get minimal results, it doesn’t mean you need to perform harder. Oftentimes, you can utilize small tips to get maximum results. Following these simple steps can bring you closer to achieving your dream body.   Drink more water Physical activity is draining. Because of this, consistently drinking water is essential. Thirst is a sign of dehydration. Many athletes work out without properly hydrating, which leads to further damage. If you’re working harder during workouts, dehydration may be…

Source: freepik.com   It might seem like you're fighting a losing battle. No matter how much you increase your workout efforts, those few extra pounds remain stubbornly glued to your waist and thighs. Athletic zeal is certainly a good thing, but there might be more sensible ways to burn more calories during your workout.   1. Faster cardio, with more curveballs   One of the most important rules that you have to adhere to burn more calories is to prioritize intensity over effort. Making your difficulty curve steeper is all…

Happy Father's Day! I am not a father, yet. However, many of our clients, friends, and readers are fathers. Many are fathers who are also killing it in their fitness routines. They do not make excuses! However, I do know being a father, especially a new father can be exhausting and detrimental to your workout routines. Sleep is choppy at best, and nonexistent at worst! Yes, my amazing 4 year old niece is a guilty reason there is fatherly sleep deprivation!     Out of all the trends in fitness,…

https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-black-dumbbell-1229356/ The fitness industry has taught us that gaining fat should be avoided at all costs, and while it is true that you shouldn’t be obese, it’s important to note that fat gain is a natural process and a necessary element of a healthy, able body. That said, it is possible to gain muscle mass and sculpt your body without gaining fat in the process, albeit up to a certain point.     Achieving this will require careful planning and preparation, meticulous and dedicated execution, and intuitive autoregulation, so if…

The ladies and gentlemen who have conquered the world of fitness several times over, the likes of Eddie Hall, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pauline Nordin, and Isabella von Weissenberg know that building muscle is not just an aesthetic issue. Having a powerful frame comes with greater strength, more resilience, and a fitter, healthier body for all of your everyday activities.   Suddenly, carrying all of your groceries home doesn’t seem all too difficult after a few weeks of doing the Farmer’s walk, and you don’t cringe when someone asks you if you…

Being overweight or obese is one of the leading causes of many health problems in recent years. Carrying around excess weight on your body can result in heart disease which could eventually lead to death. This is a scary thought. What is even more concerning is that the rate of obesity is just increasing each and every year. Two out of three people are considered either obese or overweight - this means that more people are not of a normal weight than those who are! On the flip side, living…

It seems like life used to be way simpler just a few decades ago – the professional athletes wore proper athletic clothing, and you wore whatever was faded, slightly torn, or old. Nowadays, things have changed, as athletic clothing is gaining immense popularity in all areas of the fitness industry. And rightfully so.   Amateur athletes, professional competitors, and even gym bros, everyone seems to be getting on the athletic wear hype train, but why is that? Can athletic clothing truly make a difference and are the benefits worth the…

If you’re a person that regularly works out or plays sports, joint pain can be a major issue. Stiff hips or back pain are frequent problems, regardless of age. If you’re not an old person and experience these problems, then it’s high time to start taking better care of your joints if you want to enjoy life to the fullest.   This is why you need to learn how to work out without pain and injury, thus increasing your training longevity. Stiffness, sprains, strains, arthritis, and dislocations – these are…

Harder, bigger, faster, stronger… you could easily count these as typical fitness goals. But how do you work on growing your muscles while also managing to build your stamina and endurance? Finding a balance between the two can be difficult — but it’s certainly not impossible.   One of the most common concerns is that, by focusing on both strength and endurance, you’re diluting your ability to excel at either. While this is a valid concern, plenty of recent research has suggested that concurrent training regimes (i.e, those that involve…