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But with a little creativity, you can still enjoy a great wor... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31246 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31246 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:55:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} There’s so much advice going around lately I’m about ready to stop listening. Just thinking about all the things I should be doing — o... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31209 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31209 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:35:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} Everyone knows what it’s like to feel tired. Fatigue is our body’s way of telling us it is time for rest. But with busy schedule... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31171 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31171 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:50:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} Each month, I search for the newest topics in health and fitness about which to write. I also get to share my passi... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31129 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=31129 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:05:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of making resolutions. It seems Jan. 1 of EVERY year has become that day when we compile our l... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30089 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30089 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} It’s been said variety is the spice of life. There’s some truth to the adage. You get stuck in ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30054 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30054 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:10:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} Fall can be a season when exercise routines... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30010 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=30010 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:40:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s3 {letter-spacing: 0.1px} There are many ways to improve health and fitness,... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=29979 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=29979 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:05:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} When I think about positivity, I think about how important that approach has become in my life.  I&rs... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=27845 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=27845 Wed, 22 May 2019 15:00:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} It’s no secret: To keep healthy, we must move every day.  Movem... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=27722 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=27722 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:05:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} Fitness ball workouts are becoming increasingly popular — and for good reason. If you’re looking for an exercise that will chall... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26516 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26516 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:10:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #fb0207} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} There are so many ways to learn about fitness. From Facebook to gaming systems and... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26475 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26475 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:05:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} Why is it some people seem to remain thin no matter what they eat? They’re the ones you ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26259 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26259 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:55:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #ff2600} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} Freedom means different things to different people. Most would agree freedom in the United Stables enables us to le... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26194 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26194 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:15:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can all lead to major disruptions in our fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26126 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26126 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:10:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think abo... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26061 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=26061 Wed, 30 May 2018 18:40:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s3 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} It’s been said variety is the spice of life, and there&... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25981 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25981 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:50:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px}  You’ve decided to get into shape. It won’t be easy and there’ll be days you just don&rs... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25818 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25818 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:55:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #ff2600} Do you procrastinate? Do you tend to put off things you don’t want or know how to do? Maybe you have good intentions, but let other things... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25744 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=25744 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:45:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #ff2600} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s3 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-inde... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24637 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24637 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:45:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #ff2600} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} Fall can be a season when exercise routines waiver. It’s no longer summer, but not yet winter. It&rsq... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24564 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24564 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 23:10:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} It used to be only Hollywood celebrities who attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal tr... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24489 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24489 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:45:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} Think of the movements you go through every day: getting into and out of your car, reaching for an... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24404 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24404 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:20:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} When there’s something you really don’t want to do, you make excuses. My dog a... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24333 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24333 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:30:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} Going to familiar places, doing things that come easy and spending time with loved ones and friends with which you can be yourself all constitute important forms of... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24268 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24268 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:55:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a c... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24204 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=24204 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s3 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} span.s4 {letter-spacing: -0.4px} Understanding your personality c... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=22128 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=22128 Wed, 24 May 2017 02:40:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=22038 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=22038 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 22:25:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.4px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s3 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} Yoga is all about learning to balance life with calmness and posi... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21885 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21885 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.3px} It’s a new year and you want to get fit. Losing weight and eating right are at the top o... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21813 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21813 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:25:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spacing: -0.1px} span.s2 {letter-spacing: -0.2px} We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of resolutions. Jan. 1 of ev... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21718 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21718 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:15:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {letter-spa... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21551 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21551 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:50:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} Of the many physical activities that improve our health, walking constitutes one of the most beneficial. Nearly everyone regardless of ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21486 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21486 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 22:40:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #874efe} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #874efe; min-height: 14.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21306 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21306 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:05:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} The most popular form of a triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running performed with immediate transitions between each activity.... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21258 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21258 Tue, 24 May 2016 23:20:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} What if you could find a piece of exercise equipment that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and pro... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21203 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21203 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 02:45:00 +7000 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 18.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #b92d5d} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} There are many reasons people work out, but finding the reason you work out is what really matters. The benefits of dai... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21153 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21153 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 02:40:00 +7000 Think about the age-old question: How do you eat an elephant? Now think about the answer: One bite at a time. Some things in life can seem overwhelming considered as a whole component. Breaking things down into small steps to achieve, change or addre... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21111 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21111 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:50:00 +7000 With New Year’s resolutions perched on our shoulders, we can try to ignore them, shrug them off or embrace their presence.  We often take the path of least resistance when it comes to doing something we perceive as uncomfortable or... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21054 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=21054 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:30:00 +7000 Every year the American College of Sports Medicine creates a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year.  As with any business, trends are designed by the people who use the products and services.  What... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=20990 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=20990 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:40:00 +7000 Procrastination — a term with which I’m all too familiar. Consider this column, for example. I’ve had weeks to write it. But here I am again, a day past deadline. I’m hardly alone in this syndrome of self-infli... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19945 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19945 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:15:00 +7000 There are so many physical activities that can improve our health, but walking offers one of the most beneficial ways to exercise.  Nearly everyone at every fitness level and every age can walk. This simple exercise is filled with such bene... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19878 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19878 Wed, 23 Sep 2015 01:30:00 +7000 The best way to release stress after a hard day might not be to drink a cold beer. How about some serious physical exercise instead? Boxing isn’t just being introduced into gyms across the country, it’s taking a strong hold. But i... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19843 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=19843 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:40:00 +7000 “Wellness” has become a buzzword. We’re a country where being healthy really is the new push. It’s always been there, but not until recently has wellness appeared in all areas of our lives — exercise,... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=17804 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=17804 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:50:00 +7000 As we approach summer, we also approach swimsuit season. Page through a few magazines and you might think to yourself those glamorous models must do a lot of crunches. What you might not know is that from a fitness standpoint, there’s more... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=16726 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=16726 Tue, 26 May 2015 21:30:00 +7000 Working on you is the most important project you have. Whether it’s improving nutritional habits, exercising regularly or living a more balanced life, there’s only one of you. There will only ever be one of you. Making the most of... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=16687 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=16687 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:10:00 +7000 It’s been said variety is the spice of life, and there’s some truth to that statement. We all get into daily routines and do many of our tasks without thinking too much about them. We eat at the same time, go to work at the same t... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=15590 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=15590 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 23:40:00 +7000 Finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone  presents a challenging task. Giving the gift of health and fitness is not only a gift they’ll love, but also a gift that keeps giving.  Whether you’re bu... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=14453 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=14453 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:45:00 +7000 It’s estimated the average American gains between 5 pounds and 9 pounds during the holiday season. This begins at Halloween  and continues until the New Year.  It’s not an easy time to keep pounds off. Why? Peop... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=13397 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=13397 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:20:00 +7000 You don’t have to look very hard to see that pink is in the air.  Walk into any store and you’ll find everything from pink cupcakes to pink-colored hair spray cans. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Zumba... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=11347 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=11347 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:35:00 +7000 Kettlebells might seem like a new fitness trend, but the concept is actually centuries old.  This funny shaped weight resembles a cannonball with a handle and is often made of cast iron or steel. Kettlebells originated in Russia in the 1700... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=11311 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=11311 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:10:00 +7000 The key to cardiovascular exercise is keeping the heart pumping. Many times we only think of cardio as stepping on a treadmill or going for a run. In fact, cardiovascular exercise is any movement that gets your heart pumping and raises your heart rat... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10244 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10244 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:30:00 +7000 Fitness bands are the new fitness craze. Fitness bands measure not only steps, but also heart rate, calories burned and sleep quality. While different models offer different features, the one common trait is the ability to create awareness of our phy... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10200 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10200 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:35:00 +7000 Most people are familiar with the term one-on-one personal training sessions. These sessions are available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what has changed could surprise you: the increased popularity of small group personal trainin... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10163 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=10163 Wed, 28 May 2014 00:55:00 +7000 In the quest for a high quality of life and independent living, consistent strength training is a pathway that leads us to that goal. Did you know that adults lose 5 pounds to 7 pounds of muscle mass every decade after age 20?   Consequentl... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=9124 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=9124 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:30:00 +7000  To keep healthy, we must get our bodies moving every day.  This movement strengthens our muscles, including our heart. Did you know the heart muscle is the only muscle that never stops working?   Cardio exercise ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=7991 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=7991 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:50:00 +7000 Most people are familiar with the concept of the one-on-one training sessions available at most health clubs and independent studios. But what has changed might surprise you.  Crossroads Fitness in Grand Junction is an industry leader in th... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6917 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6917 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:55:00 +7000 Looking forward to a new year almost always prompts reflection. Weight loss and a healthy lifestyle could make your list of resolutions again this year.    There are many ways to improve health, but exercise tops the chart... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6872 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6872 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:25:00 +7000 Fitness means different things to different people and includes many components. There’s physical appearance and abilities, emotional well-being and factual measurements. Considered together, these offer a picture of personal health. Being ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6838 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6838 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:55:00 +7000 By definition, change means to make something different. But many people don’t easily accept change. We all like the idea of comfortably remaining within the confines of the familiar.  So how do we make changes that improve our li... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6776 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=6776 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:10:00 +7000 Everyone knows what it’s like to feel tired. Fatigue is our body’s way of telling us it’s time for rest. With work, meetings deadlines and children, however, it’s easy to ignore these signs and power down anoth... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=5698 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=5698 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:25:00 +7000   It used to be only Hollywood celebrities who attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels and income brackets hire personal trainers to help them meet their fitness goals. Whi... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=4661 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=4661 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +7000 Have you heard about the events in which people race up a mountain, crawl through mud and jump over fire? It’s called obstacle racing, and its gaining popularity at a rapid pace. Last year, more than a million people in the United States pa... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=4651 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=4651 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:50:00 +7000 It’s been said we’re a society that loves to be rewarded. We want to be rewarded for everything. Whether it’s credit card rewards, fuel points or discounts, positive reinforcements motivate us in making purchasing deci... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=3541 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=3541 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +7000 Your New Year’s resolutions very likely included weight loss. It all sounded so easy on Jan. 1. You were so excited, committed and motivated. Now, weeks later, some of the excitement has worn off. Even with the best plans, weight loss const... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=2429 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=2429 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:40:00 +7000 Achieving a healthy and fit lifestyle involves more than just a few minutes of exercise here and there. A complete and balanced fitness plan includes four elements considered the cornerstones of fitness: cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and nutr... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1360 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1360 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:20:00 +7000 We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Every Jan. 1 becomes the day in which we write down the list of items that proclaims this will be the year we change our lives for the better. ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1332 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1332 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:45:00 +7000 As the seasons change, it’s no longer summer, but not yet winter. Fall can be a time when exercise routines can waiver. It becomes too cold to continue with many of the summer activities you enjoy. You might even get a little blue realizing... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1289 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1289 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:50:00 +7000  Learning to balance life, with calmness and positive thinking is what yoga is all about. Yoga means “to join or yoke together” the body and mind into one experience.  Practicing Yoga dates back over 5,000 years.... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1217 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1217 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:10:00 +7000 The 2012 Summer Olympics are upon us. It’s a time when the country comes together to watch and cheer for the athletes. It’s natural, too, to be inspired by their dedication to their sports, their talents and their competitive spir... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1216 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1216 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:10:00 +7000 We wait all year it seems for summer to arrive.  Ahh . . .  now it’s finally here!  When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer brings forth many opp... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1149 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1149 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:40:00 +7000 You don’t need equipment, music, or computer related devices to be healthy. Exercise even in its simplest form is good for you. However, technology continues to change the way we do things, the way we work, and the way we play. This technol... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1148 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1148 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:35:00 +7000 What do you think of when you think of spring?  I asked a number of people to say three things that came to mind when they were asked this question.  Some of the answers include:  backyard barbeques, hiking, flowers, warm w... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1110 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1110 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:05:00 +7000 Corporate wellness” is the new buzz phrase.  It isn’t a new concept, but one that has moved into the forefront in the minds of many businesses today.   Since health care costs continue to sky rocket and ... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1047 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1047 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:30:00 +7000 When did sleep become such an important health issue facing so many people? I don’t remember a time as a child when I couldn’t sleep. I do remember not wanting to go to bed, like most children, but actually climbing in bed and not... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1041 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=1041 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:45:00 +7000 If you are the person who is out running at 5:00 am every morning, this article is not for you.  If you are the person who eats nutritious meals every day, this article is not for you.  However, if your New Year’s Resoluti... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=970 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=970 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:55:00 +7000  Going places where we are familiar, doing things that come easy, being around that someone special with whom you can totally be yourself – All forms of comfort! So when you think of comfort, do you think of a health club? Honestly... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=939 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=939 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:50:00 +7000 Why is it that some people seem to stay thin no matter what they eat?  They are the ones you see eating a huge hamburger and fries, as you sit across the restaurant putting your chicken breast and veggies in your phone calorie counter and wo... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=924 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=924 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +7000 The leaves are beginning to change colors and the days are getting shorter. While some people look drudgingly at swirling leaves, others are filled with anticipation as their favorite winter activities draw closer.  It is very important for... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=912 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=912 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:55:00 +7000 It is the oldest excuse in the book. I am guilty of it myself. When life gets busy, sometimes the first thing to go is the workout routine. Although we know we need it and it will improve our day, it still often gets the shaft. So, why do we make our... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=886 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=886 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:05:00 +7000 There was a time when just Hollywood celebrities attributed their fabulously fit bodies to their personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels and income brackets are hiring personal trainers to help them meet their fitness goals... http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=884 http://crossroadsfitness.com/page.cfm?pageid=19810&articleid=884 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:05:00 +7000