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Cardiovascular training or resistance training: which one?  Despite the constantly changing fads in the field of fitness and health, there is one undeniable certainty; whether society is placing stress on cardiovascular/aerobic training (“cardio”) or resistance training (“lifting”) at the time, the truth is that they are both necessary for overall health/wellness and are exceptionally beneficial in several different ways. So if you are wondering which one to focus o...

Why Anchor? Recently, STAR has been going through some new and exciting changes in hopes of expanding our facility into one that can encompass as many aspects of health and wellness as possible. Not only are we teaming up with Greater Rochester Chiropractic (GRC), but we are also in the process of rebranding our STARfit gym into Anchor Fitness and Wellness. The idea behind this is that individuals will now be able to see the gym as a separate entity that is closely affiliated with the physical ...

Functional Fitness: Training For Life A recent article from the New York Times elaborated on why incorporating functional fitness into your workout routine may have advantages over traditional training. It opens up by saying, “What good is having the sexiest biceps in town if you cant scramble up subway steps with ease, run for a bus without knee pain, or lift a toddler without wrenching your back?” (New York Times, p. 1). Essentially, the article is explaining how although performi...

Keepin’ It Simple: The 3,500 Rule In today’s society, 2/3 of America’s population is considered overweight, while 1/3 is considered obese.Therefore, it is no secret that a majority of people’s fitness goals are to lose weight. The problem is, people often do not know where to begin. Recent research suggests that although exercise is responsible for a countless number of physiological and psychological benefits (see “benefits of exercise” blog post), it is not...

The Benefits of Exercise After years of extensive research, it is difficult to deny that there are countless benefits of exercise…but what exactly are they? To many, it is no surprise that exercise can improve athletic performance, enhance musculoskeletal health, and aid in weight loss. However, these benefits extend much further than the eye can see.   Scientifically speaking, exercise can decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease (the number one cause of death in the US), type...