Can You Improve Your Strength and Flexibility By Stretching at Home?

If you followed a regular strength training regimen before the Coronavirus outbreak took over news cycles and closed gyms and businesses nationwide, you might be wondering if and how you’re going to keep up with the same routine while self-isolating. Some people have state-of-the-art home gyms to keep up while quarantined. But for the majority of people who don’t, there are other options.

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The 7 Best Foods to Boost Your Workout

If you’re trying to improve your overall fitness level, you need to establish an exercise routine and a regular schedule that works for you. Many residents of Bucks County find that getting a gym membership can be helpful in establishing a routine. But if you’re not eating the right foods, you may find yourself struggling to get through your workout, or feel so exhausted afterward that you swear you’ll never do it again.

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How Often Should You Do HIIT Workouts?

Our Bucks County, PA HIIT training program is intense. In fact, it’s so intense that it’s not designed to be done every single day. If you do HIIT workouts six or seven days each week, you are almost certainly doing something wrong. True, genuine HIIT training should completely drain your tank and leave you feeling exhausted after each session. In other words, you simply aren’t doing HIIT right if you are physically and mentally capable of doing it several days in a row — sorry if we burst any of your bubbles there, but that’s the truth. Now, that begs the question: Exactly how often should you do HIIT? Let’s take a closer look.

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Success in Numbers: The Psychology Behind Group Workouts

As the owner of Bucks County, PA’s favorite HIIT exercise studio, Tony Bria knows what it takes to get motivated and hold yourself accountable for reaching fitness goals. But here’s the thing about holding yourself accountable — if you give up on your goals, nobody knows except for you. That’s why group workouts like HIIT and LIIT are so effective for so many individuals who previously struggled to reach their goals and get in shape. Check out the infographic below to learn about some benefits of group fitness:

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HIIT vs. LIT Classes: Which Is Best for You?

Looking for a modern workout routine that is compatible with your preferred lifestyle? At Bria Method, we offer both HIIT and LIT classes, also known as High-Intensity Interval Training and Low-Impact Interval Training classes. Not sure which class you would best fit into? Keep reading for a detailed guide to help you find out!

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Don’t “Fall” Into Bad Habits This Autumn — How to Keep Your Beach Body All Year Long

Summertime. It’s the season synonymous with getting your “beach body,” putting long hours in the gym to stay fit and trim, and preparing to squeeze back into that bathing suit. But now that another summer is in the books, sometimes people lose motivation and fall back into their bad habits. In fact, it can become a vicious cycle. You might eat a little more, exercise slightly less often, and before you know it, the extra weight has crept in.

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