Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Applications! There are a whole bunch of fitness apps and devices out there. Which ones do you use? Are you looking for some recommendations? As well as the … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Downloads Apps

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Technique! Between agility, endurance and strength, it’s easy to forget the importance of technique in sports, training, and exercise. What do you do to improve your technique? What … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Trains Technique

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Aging! Yesterday was my birthday, so this fitness thread is late. How have things changed in your routine as you’ve aged? What do you struggle with that you … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Celebrates Getting Older

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Heat! The summer is in full swing and temperatures are getting pretty high. How does the change in season affect your routine? Do you avoid the sun? What … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Beats the Heat

Hey guys.  It’s your other otter mod here today filling in.   My hats off to anyone who’s able to keep up their fitness routine in this dreadful heat.  What is it that keeps you motivated?  Support of family and friends?  … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Supports You

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Empty Calories! We all occasionally have food which might not be described as “highly nutritious”. What is your go-to empty calorie snack for when you just want some … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread is Delicious

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Core Exercises. Sit-ups, crunches, flutter kicks, Russian twists; there are a lot of exercises designed specifically to target your core and get you some RIPPED ABS. What core … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Works Core

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Hydration. What do you drink during your workout? Do you prefer a specific kind of sports drink? Is water just fine for you? As well as the weekly … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Hydrates

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Fitness Plateaus. Have you hit a place in your routine where you no longer get as much gain from the same amount of work? Have you had to … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Hits a Plateau

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Time Off. From resting for injuries to taking vacation, various things will affect your fitness schedule. What do you do when you have to take time off from … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Takes Time Off

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Leg Day! What do you do to keep your legs in shape? Do you have any issues that affect your lower body workouts? Do you skip leg day? … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Never Skips Leg Day

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Protein! How do you get protein in your diet? Do you supplement your normal protein when exercising? Do you prefer meat, eggs, nuts, or a mixture? As well … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Consumes Protein

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Walking! How much walking do you do per week? Do you prefer jogging or running? Where do you like to walk and what to you listen to on … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Walks

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Getting Started. From starting a new sport or martial art to changing up how you think about food, every step in fitness begins with the first one. This … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Gets Things Rolling

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Pain! From muscle soreness to bum knees, pain and fitness are two peas in a pod. How do you prevent post-exercise pain? What pain relieving stretches, medicines, or … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Relieves Pain

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Weakness! What do you need to work on? What area of your fitness do you feel weak in? Do you have a weakness for food? As well as … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread is Weak

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Partners! Who do you exercise with? Who supports you? Do you use a personal trainer? Do you have a team of some kind? Talk about the people who … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Has Friends

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Stuff! What fitness gear do you use? Do you prefer cotton or synthetic workout clothing? Do you own any exercise equipment? Feel free to use this week to … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Buys Stuff

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Stretching. A good way to increase and maintain flexibility is regular stretching. What stretches do you do in your routine? Do you stretch before or after workouts? How … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Stretches

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Favorites. What are your favorite forms of exercise? Favorite way to keep your diet healthy? Favorite recovery drink? Favorite gyms?  As well as the weekly topic, feel free … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Picks Favorites

Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Sleep! Your sleep schedule can have a big effect on your fitness routine and vice versa. How does your sleep affect your work outs? Do you avoid eating … Continue reading Weekly Fitness Thread Power Naps