3 Reasons Your Exercise Routine Isn’t Working and How to Fix It

3 Reason your exercise routine might be stalled - OT Fitness

One of the most frustrating feelings on a fitness journey happens when you notice that your progress has begun to stall – after all, you are here for results. Yet, when the results aren’t what you want them to be, it can be hard to determine how to address them to get yourself back on…

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Is Technology Making Fitness Better or Worse?

Is Tech Making Fitness Better?

In recent years, technology has become an increasingly prevalent part of our daily lives. In the world of fitness, this has also been true with the advent of digital fitness trackers such as Fitbits, increasingly high-tech equipment such as Peloton bikes, and more precise instruments such as digital smart scales. Though technology can provide you…

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Top 10 Fitness Questions Answered!

Frequently Asked Fitness Questions

Many people have questions about their workouts and fitness. Whether broad questions or more advanced, here are some of the most common fitness questions answered for you!  Should I work out every day? Believe it or not, working out every day is not necessary to see progress, with many experts suggesting that workout routines add a…

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10 Reasons to Make Exercise a Priority

10 benefits of exercise-OT Fitness

It may seem as though workout trends are more often a reflection of only vanity rather than a continuous movement towards improved health. Yet, there are many important reasons to consider making a visit to the gym a consistent part of your daily routine that don’t merely involve a quest for the perfect figure. Read…

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How to fit exercise into your life (when you have absolutely no time)

How to fit exercise into a busy schedule.

In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like exercise is one of the first things that need to go by the wayside. Staring down a sink full of dishes, an urgent email from the boss, hungry family members, or a social engagement you swore you’d attend, you just don’t have time for it, right? Wrong!…

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5 Great Gifts for the Fitness Lover in Your Life

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As the holiday season draws near, many of us have started putting together gifts for those we love. If you’re looking for that perfect present for a coworker, boss, or friend who loves fitness here are our top picks! Cooling Towel If you want a present that is useful for fitness fanatics of any type,…

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Six Tips For Setting Workout Goals That Work For You

6 Tips for setting effective workout goals.

Whether shedding the lockdown pounds or just looking for the perfect routine, now that it looks like the end of the pandemic is near, goal setting is an important skill to have to ensure you succeed in all your fitness plans. Setting goals might seem easy at first- you can just pick a few and…

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Can Cycling Meet Your Fitness Needs?

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Stationary bikes are a staple of the workout equipment world and cycling classes have seen a boom in popularity. You may wonder whether or not they deserve their reputation as both a timeless classic and the latest trend. Rest assured however, that the seemingly humble exercise bike offers a wealth of benefits that should not…

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6 Easy Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Tips to lower your blood pressure.

If you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it, besides relying on medication. Eating healthier, exercising more, and modifying other habits can help keep your readings in check. Need some ideas to get started? Read on. Eat a healthy diet – a healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring…

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Exercise Helps Relieve Arthritis Pain and Stiffness

Exercise helps with arthritis pain

If you’re suffering from arthritis pain, exercise might be the last thing you want to do. But exercise actually reduces joint pain, increases strength and flexibility, and helps combat fatigue. Even a moderate fitness plan can ease your pain and help you maintain a healthy weight.   Keeping your muscles and surrounding tissue strong is…

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