Gaining Confidence at the Gym

I’ve always been self-conscious at the gym. I know, logically, that everyone is doing his or her own thing and no one is really paying attention to me, but I have a hard time getting over that nagging feeling that someone, somewhere is watching me, critiquing my form and thinking I should be using heavier [...]

How Wrong Is It To Laugh at the Soreness of Others?

So as a part of the new gym-member experience, my husband and I both received free fit assessments. The assessment hits all of the key fitness criteria: strength, cardio, flexibility, and you also get weighed and have your body fat measured. All good things to know at the start of a fitness journey, so you [...]

Consumer Conundrum: Are Fancy Gyms Worth It?

I don’t know about ya’ll, but I’m a sucker for a gym tour. I love seeing different workout equipment, and I love finding out about new workouts because I’m always looking for the next cool trend to try. I recently visited a new gym, 220 Fitness Concepts, in Santa Monica, Cali. It was so cool!  It’s [...]