Author: JOHO Fitness

Water is one of the most essential components of the human body – important for healthy bodies, athletic performance, energy, digesting food, functioning joints, and so much more. We need to have fluid balance in order to perform optimally. Fluid balance means consuming the same amount of water as you lose during the day. Water… Continue reading A Guide on Healthy Hydration

We all miss squat racks, bench presses, dumbbells, cable machines, weight machines, etc. Strength training is important for all ages and types of people. There are multiple benefits from strength training. First, it increases your muscle strength which helps us in our daily activities. When you get older we lose muscle tissue, so it’s important… Continue reading Strength Training at Home

We are all learning to deal with this new life under the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s completely understandable that this much change might cause you to feel uneasy. It is an unprecedented time in all of our lives and there was no way to prepare for the feelings it has brought up for many of… Continue reading COVID-19 Got You Stressed?

Exercise in the Summer    Gyms are still closed, and we truly don’t know when they will re-open. Most people continue to do their workouts at home, however since the weather has gotten nicer, everyone wants to get outside to exercise.  As we enter the month of June, we know that summer is right around… Continue reading Exercise in the Summer

What is the FITT Principle? The FITT Principle is used to prescribe fitness and exercise recommendations to clients. It’s a great way of monitoring your exercise program. It is an acronym that stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type. F – Frequency Frequency refers to how often you exercise, typically measured by the number of… Continue reading Measure Your FITTness

                                                                          Since 1983 the President’s Council on Fitness designated the month of May as Physical Fitness and Sports Month to… Continue reading National Physical Fitness Month

What is Ergonomics? First things first – what is ergonomics? Ergonomics is defined as the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment, and fitting a job to a person.   Why is it Important? By improving workspace ergonomics, we can reduce incidence and severity of some common work-related ailments, as well as improve functionality… Continue reading Ergonomics & You: How to Create Your Best Workspace

During this time most of us have probably been cooking for ourselves or our families a lot more than we were before COVID-19. However, there are some people who are still eating take out on a daily basis. It’s absolutely okay to still order carry out throughout the week – especially in support of your… Continue reading Healthy Takeout

Although we tend to be creatures of habit and comfort, frequently changing your workout program is necessary to avoid and/or overcome a plateau, make performance gains, and accomplish new levels of fitness. When to Change Your Fitness RoutineSelf reflection is needed to know when to change a workout routine or schedule. You need self awareness about… Continue reading Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

What is a Plank?  A plank is a simple bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment, and can be performed anywhere (using your best judgment!). This isometric core exercises requires you to maintain a position similar to a push-up for a maximal time. BenefitsThis simple exercise has multiple benefits. When planking you are first holding yourself up using… Continue reading Benefits of Plank Poses