Most exercise enthusiasts know that strength training is an essential part of any well balanced fitness program. But how often do you need to strength train to reap the health benefits? To answer that question [...]

Five things you should know about stretching 1.  Stretch at the end of your workout – stretching a muscle that has been inactive can create tears in the muscle fibers. Always warm up before your [...]

What is Pilates and what can it do for you? Anna McBain, EFS Pilates instructor As a Pilates instructor, I am often asked, “What is Pilates?” Formally, I might answer this question as follows: Pilates [...]