COMMITTING TO EXERCISE FOR LIFE It’s often the case where people fall into a few general categories when it comes to working out: the consistent exercisers (the Sweat Crew we see regularly in studio or at home, the honeymooners (on and off exercisers who go all in for a short amount of time) and the… Read more

Am I sore or am I injured? At Perspirology, our dance cardio and trampoline workout classes are hard and sweaty. For new or infrequent exercisers who are in the early process of conditioning their muscles, a sore muscle response is likely and normal. Sore muscles or delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, occurs from micro-tears in… Read more

What is self-myofascial release (SMR?) And, more importantly, how can it assist you in you in your health, fitness, and wellness journey? This article breaks it down and explains why you should be adding regular SMR sessions into your weekly routine. First of all, what is SMR? Self-myofascial release, otherwise known as foam rolling, is… Read more

Exhausted throughout the day after you work out? You might not be refueling your body properly. PROTEIN & CARBS When you work out, you break down muscle. In order to build muscle, you must have a consistent and healthy protein intake. Now, too much protein can cause issues like gout; however, it takes a lot… Read more

Choosing yourself everyday is a quest that never ends. Every morning and every evening we have the opportunity to mentally set ourselves up for success. It’s up to us to make our day/our week, what we want it to be. Choosing YOU, making changes for YOU, trying NEW things, is how we EVOLVE, GROW, and… Read more

Question: Is it really important to factor in a rest & recovery day into your weekly workout program? Answer: Absolutely! Let’s talk facts. When we exercise, we are placing stress on the body and upon various body systems. For instance, using resistance (ie. weights or resistance bands) places an “overload” or stress upon the musculoskeletal… Read more

WHAT IS THE SCIENCE OF SWEAT? Perspiration, or sweating, is a vital function that helps to keep the body healthy and prevent overheating, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It is an important part of the body’s thermoregulatory system, which is responsible for maintaining a stable internal body temperature. REGULATING BODY TEMPERATURE During exercise, the body’s… Read more

Working out on a trampoline has endless benefits! Also referred to as a rebounder, trampoline fitness can help improve cardiovascular health, balance and coordination, bone density, reduce stress, boost your mood … you know what, we’ll just go ahead and give you our TOP 10. 1. SUPER FUN & EFFICIENT WAY TO KEEP FIT According… Read more