I started racing triathlons at the age of 51.  I was never really an athlete in my younger days except for my short stint as a varsity swimmer in my university where the only medal I ever “won” was a bronze for a team relay.  (thanks team!).  So former school-mates were cheekily shocked when they […]

Check it out: Getting back into a healthier groove

As we all resume more and more normal-looking lives, it’s still key to remain … well, healthy. And in times like these, immunity matters more than ever. So, what does exercise have to do with it? Moderate physical activity supports immunity, as many studies have found. But can you overdo it? Can too much of […]

We all know that exercise is good for you. But what kind, exactly? New studies indicate a surprising result: the amount of muscle power is related to a longer life. What is muscle power? It’s about how fast you can move (moderately heavy) things. That is somewhat  different from how much maximum weight you can […]

A video of our member family getting stronger together!    

Muscles work because your nerves are commanding them to do so. No wonder then that both the brain and the nerve connection have a huge influence on training. How huge? In studies, researchers could show that subjects were able to train muscles that had been immobilized in a cast just by thinking about moving the […]

Many of us have tried strategies for fat loss or weight maintenance. One of these is intermittent fasting: to eat only during parts of the day. But, what is actually happening when you do this? A new study tried to find out. It combined intermittent fasting with another idea that’s been around, to eat your […]

We have all heard it so many times – junk food (“ultra-processed food”) makes you fat. But why?? There is a scientific answer now, from a study comparing junk food to normal food consumption. Bottom line: junk food makes you fat simply because it makes you eat more calories in a given meal. And that’s […]

What is FlowStrong? FlowStrong is a 1-hour metabolic conditioning class meticulously put together by Tribody Fitness. It is a high-intensity whole-body workout. You will go from one exercise to the next with little rest in-between. You will continue to burn calories long after you finish the class. What kind of exercises can I expect in […]

Trivia Sunday! Here are some exercise facts that you probably didn’t know… exercising a single side of the body has great benefits for stability and control – this is why Tribody classes include a lot of these unilateral exercises. But who would have thought: exercising one limb makes its corresponding twin stronger, even if the […]