What the Heck is HIIT? We see a lot of fads come and go in the fitness world, and unfortunately most of them are ultimately a waste of time. However, there’s one recent trend that everyone should add to their arsenal – HIIT. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, and it’s performed just as… Read more »
Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting The two big barbell sports, powerlifting and weightlifting, seem to be experiencing a rise in popularity over the last few years, so let’s take a few minutes to clear up some of the details and differences between these two approaches. The Bottom Line Powerlifting trains strength, Weightlifting trains power Powerlifting consists of… Read more »
Starting a new lifting program can be a daunting task, and hitting a plateau after a year or two of working out can be frustrating. If you’re facing either of these situations, make sure that you are considering each of these principles that guarantee your success in the weight room. Progressive Overload – If… Read more »
On Saturday, April 29th from 8am to 5pm, we will be hosting the 2017 NSCA Texas State Clinic here in the TCU University Rec Center. This event will bring together some of the best strength and conditioning professionals from around the state (and beyond) to present on a wide range of topics. Whether you are… Read more »
As the cardio deck fills up in preparation for warmer weather, I feel that I should take the opportunity to share some ideas related to cardiovascular fitness and fat loss. We all want to look and feel our best, but sometimes we just can’t seem to find the time to stick to a plan. Although… Read more »
If you’ve always wanted to perfect one of those impressive yoga headstands (also known as sirsasanas), then we have a class for you! Six Week to Sirsasana 6 weeks MP2, 4:30-5:30pm Wednesdays February 1st – March 8th 2017 $50 per participant This class is designed for intermediate yogis looking to improve their arm balance… Read more »
Come join the excitement at the BODYPUMP 100 Launch Event for FREE! Our instructors will be rolling out the newest release of the original barbell class. January 28th at 10am in Multi-Purpose Room #1
Back in March 2016, I had the rare privilege of tagging along with four Horned Frogs on a flight to Atlanta, where they represented Texas Christian University on a national athletic stage. I know that “BattleFrog” sounds like an event tailor-made for TCU students, but it was much bigger than that. Even though we had done our… Read more »
Don’t be intimidated by cycling classes! This six-week beginning cycling class is intended for people who want to build up to attending a regular indoor cycling class. Classes will be 30 minutes in length, including warm-up and cool-down. The classes will start out easy and become progressively harder. By the end of the six-week term you will… Read more »
Ready to Rumble is the first Specialty Class offered during the Fall 2015 semester. Each Specialty Class requires participants to sign up in advance so that everyone has a reserved spot and completes the class as a team. Since the group of participants stays the same, the instructor is able to progress to more challenging skills and… Read more »
