Weight-Loss Myths – Fact or Fiction
Many beliefs related to weight loss remain firmly entrenched. However, a large portion of these beliefs are completely unfounded myths; some myths may contain a grain of truth, and a tiny fraction of them are actually scientifically proven facts. Let’s find out which myths are true and which are false. Myth 1: Eating after 6 p.m. makes you gain weight FALSE: No specific time of day […]
Learn how to do chin-ups
The pull-up is definitely one of the king moves for the upper body! Whether you’re a pull-up veteran or on your way to your first pull-up, doing pull-ups takes practice. With tips from personal trainer Lauri Hannola, you’ll be able to do your first pull-up and become an even better pull-up performer. On Your Way to Your First Pull-Up What kind of exercises should I do to be able to pull off my first pull-up? Training pull-ups twice a week is enough. You should […]
Take small steps toward your goals
By Marika Haag Adopting anything new—whether it’s a new thing or a new habit—feels difficult at first. Old habits are ingrained, and it’s hard to change them—or even more challenging to let them go entirely. Once you realize and accept that starting something new isn’t easy, you might be more successful in making the change. Start slowly If you’re aiming for a lifestyle change, such as losing weight or overhauling your lifestyle, […]
Ryhmäliikunnan paluu
Korona-aika on ollut ryhmäliikkujille haastavaa aikaa ja ryhmäliikunta kärsi muihin liikuntamuotoihin verrattuna ehdottomasti eniten koronarajoituksista. Pahin tuntuu vihdoin olevan takanapäin (näin ainakin toivomme) ja ryhmäliikkujat ovat alkaneet palata tunneille. Yli kaksi vuotta kestänyt rajoitusten aika on jättänyt jälkensä, ja tuntivalikoimat ovat vielä suppeampia, kuin ennen koronaa. Saattaa olla, että jossain keskuksissa ryhmäliikunnasta on luovuttu kokonaan […]
An active lifestyle is a matter of choice
Written by personal trainer Marika Haag Do you feel like you lack self-discipline and think that someone needs to drag you to the gym or out for a run? Do you feel guilty when you open a bag of candy and collapse on the couch in the evening instead of mustering the energy to head out for a run? Take a closer look at your own thoughts. The more negative feelings you have about things related to an active and healthy lifestyle, the less […]
How do you structure a workout plan?
Do you know what splitting up a workout program means? And what would be the best way for you to split up your workout program? Splitting up a workout program is definitely beneficial for your progress. Personal trainer Kati Jokinen answered questions about splitting up workout programs and offered tips on choosing the right split. What is a split in a workout program? What does a split in a workout program mean? And what are the benefits of a split? “Simply put, a split in a workout program refers to the number of workouts […]
Get Your Sleep Schedule Back on Track After Summer
Did your sleep schedule stay in “vacation mode” after summer? Now is the time—if not already—to adjust your sleep schedule to fit your everyday life! Here are some tips to help you get your sleep schedule back on track quickly and easily. Establish Daily Routines Start adjusting your sleep schedule by reestablishing or creating daily routines. These routines should include, among other things, regular mealtimes, clear work hours, and exercise. Your mealtimes will stay regular when you start your day […]
Exercise doesn't always require goals
Have you lost your motivation to work out because you didn’t reach your goal, or has working out become a chore because it’s impossible to reach that goal? What if you forgot about your goals for a moment and just worked out based on how you feel, enjoying the process? A New Motivation for Exercise Exercise doesn’t always require goals. So how can you motivate yourself to exercise without goals? You can find a new motivation for exercise by truly focusing on your own […]
Aloittelijasta treenaajaksi 30 päivässä
Jokainen on joskus tullut kuntosalille tai käynyt ryhmäliikuntatunnilla ensimmäistä kertaa. Jostain on siis aloitettava. Moni aloittelija tuskailee treenien alkutaipaleella saman kysymyksen kanssa: miten saada treeneistä säännöllisiä mahdollisimman nopeasti? Personal trainer Tomi Luosujärvi antoi vinkit, miten muuttua aloittelevasta kuntoilijasta treenaajaksi ja saada treeneistä säännöllisiä vain 30 päivässä. Aloita maltilla Kuten jo tiedetään, ei treenejä aloittaessa […]
New at EasyFit: Online Training Sessions
EasyFit’s newest offering for the fall is online coaching. Jerome Röpelinen, a personal trainer for the online coaching program, explains why you should join the program and what it has to offer. Why choose online training? One advantage of online training is that it may be more affordable compared to, for example, one-on-one or small-group training. Online training is also flexible and is sure to fit into many people’s daily routines, since there are no pre-scheduled sessions—instead, you can […]