Roy Fitness

Plyometric training is a form of exercise that conditions the muscles and central nervous system through the use of rapid and dynamic movement which involves a rapid stretch of a muscle immediately followed by a shortening of a muscle. Did I already lose you?? This form of training is typically used to increase athletic performance in sports. Plyometrics [...]

The pull up has to be hands down the most effective exercise for building upper body strength and is the “king” of all bodyweight exercises (although some of you may disagree and say the push up is). Although it would be nice to have Tony Horton’s (of p90x fame) muscle definition as seen in the photo [...]

Boot Camp fitness training has risen in popularity at an incredibly fast pace over the last few years. Traditional 1 on 1 personal training, while still valuable, is slowly being replaced by group training. A $10 per hour boot camp sounds a lot more appealing that a $70 per hour training session. It’s also a [...]

Bodyweight training has been around for thousands of years and will be around long after we’re gone. The reason is that IT WORKS! Performing bodyweight strength exercises properly may be one of the best ways to improve your overall physical fitness level and increase cardiovascular health. Below are 8 reasons that you should strongly consider making [...]

    Reading Food Labels, Combined With Exercise, Can Lead To Weight Loss, Study Finds.    I just came across this article and couldn’t believe my eyes. Finally someone has linked nutrition and exercise to weight loss <insert sarcasm>…… Seriously, when are we going to stop being subjected to these idiotic articles? All of Western Civilation already knows that exercise [...]

Being in and around health clubs for the last 18 years, I have seen my share of idiots at the gym.  So I’ve decided to compile a list of things that piss me off about pretty much every gym I’ve ever belonged to. Guys who wear their sunglasses while working out. You’re not outside, you’re [...]