Fitness and Nutrition News in South Jersey area

Are you keeping track of how much water you drink daily? While some people make hydration a priority, many of us overlook this critical aspect of health—especially those who aren’t fond of drinking water. A common guideline is to aim for 8 glasses (or 64 ounces) of water a day, but for athletes, the stakes…

The Journey to Athletic and Fitness Performance: 3 Tips for success The journey to athletic and fitness performance starts with habits. Habits are the foundation of success, yet often, patience is the greatest obstacle. Athletes may want to change their habits overnight, but this approach often leads to quitting within a few weeks. A similar…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as “Seasonal Depression” or the “Winter Blues,” affects millions worldwide. Many people feel the symptoms without even realizing it. Although often linked to winter, SAD can also occur during the summer. This mood disorder is characterized by recurring depression that typically coincides with specific seasons each year. SAD is…

3 Benefits of Train with TA’s Small Boxing Groups Training solo has its benefits, but joining a small boxing group can take your drive and motivation to new heights. With a small group of laser focused individuals, you’ll find the accountability, support, and camaraderie that make every session more rewarding. Here are three powerful reasons…

Today’s world gets overwhelming to figure out what it means to eat well. We’re constantly bombarded with information about what’s “good” or “bad” for us, trendy diets, and contradictory advice on how to properly fuel our bodies. Eating well doesn’t have to be so confusing, and at its core, good nutrition is about understanding what…

Have you ever returned to the gym after taking a few weeks off, only to struggle lifting weights you could easily handle before? This is often due to muscle atrophy—when you lose muscle mass and strength from not working out for as little as two weeks. Whether you’re injured or recovering, the road back to…

Consistency and Commitment to Training: Training is a continued process of adjusting, progressing, staying on path, patience, then possibly adapting and pivoting. No road for training is the same. The daily obstacles of life, for any age group, kicks in. Work, sickness, injury, personal goals and ability to prioritize. It all comes back to Consistency.…

Don’t Run Out of Gas, There’s No Gas Station Here! Introduction: A Shift in Focus In our last article, we discussed how weight broke the wagon. This week, we’re shifting gears with another quote from my grandfather: “Don’t run out of gas, there’s no gas station here!” A Lesson from My Grandfather Whenever I’d start…

When thinking about fitness and sports performance, most people picture a barbell and the exercises associated with it. Others may think of dumbbells or even bodyweight exercises. However, did you know that resistance bands and kettlebells can be highly effective tools for your workouts, too? Resistance Bands Resistance bands are a great addition to your…

Pre-Game and Pre-Workout- Performance coach tips Many of the athletes we work with ask how to properly prepare for a game, competition, or workout. A pre-workout mix, energy drink, or banana is mentioned as a great pre game start. Whether any of those options are good choices, let’s discuss three things that will help prepare…

Many young athletes struggle to find the right balance of when and how to train intensely during the season. While heavy training is best reserved for the off-season, maintaining your performance throughout the season requires a different approach. The goal during the in-season period is to preserve the strength, speed, flexibility, and stability gained in…

For the general population, many of us spend hours sitting, driving, or lifting objects overhead, but rarely do we focus on training our ankles. When was the last time you did calf raises or even thought about them? Tight hips may be a result of your ankle not being able to bend over your toes,…