Santa Fe Fit Blog

Every year, most of us make a resolution to get fit, healthy and at our best through exercise by either joining a gym, walking/running or some other type of exercise. We may even go for a few months exercising or starting a training program, but we soon fall back into old habits. I have some tips for you below on how you can stick with your exercise or training program and improve your strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, bone density and lower your risk

Warming up is important before exercising to prevent injuries, improve performance, and prepare both your body and mind for physical activity . It increases blood flow, raises body temperature, and enhances muscle flexibility and range of motion, while also gradually increasing your heart rate and preparing your mind for the exertion ahead. You should perform 2-3 stretching exercises for both upper and lower body plus 1-2 warm up sets with light weights for the exercise you

Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids. Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain. Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements. The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of creatine per day. Your body stores creatine as phosphocreatine primarily in your muscles, where it's used for energy. As a result, people tak