Living a healthy life involves more than just exercising, nutrition plays a huge role in staying healthy! Over the next 3 weeks we will...

As we step into March, it might be time to refresh your fitness routine, not only does your body need a new challenge every 6-8 weeks, so...

As Heart Health month comes to an end, the final topic is regarding alcohol consumption. Similar to smoking, alcohol is a toxin we can...

One of the largest risk factors we can control is the toxins we put in our body. Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease,...

Although stress is still being studied for its effects on the heart, we do know a few impacts it has making stress a contributing factor...

Exercising regularly can help to control cholesterol levels, control diabetes, lower blood pressure, promote healthy eating habits and...

Heart Health February is Heart Health Month; this month we will focus on some of the ways you can keep your heart healthy and reduce the...

Starting and maintaining a regular fitness program can sometimes be challenging. Your fitness routine should be scheduled into your life...

Plyometrics are a form of exercise that focus on jumping, power, and force. Often overlooked as they have been pushed as a tool only for...

Stay Motivated Post January January is seen as the month of resolutions, gyms get busier, people buy healthier food, but what happens...

Winter sports are back in full swing! Being more active, trying new things as well as enjoying the great outdoors are healthy motivators...

As January approaches many of us are thinking about our New Years Resolutions, often wondering what is attainable and what is not. This...

Hydration during the holidays is often overlooked completely between parties, indulging in treats and alcohol, and the irregular diet...

Tips for Staying Active During the Holiday Season The Holidays are a busy time and exercise can fall off our list of priorities, here are...

When thinking of fitness routines, the first things that come to mind are often cardio and strength training, mobility and stretching are...

The Evolution of Interval Training and HIIT Workouts Interval training isn’t new, in fact it has been around since 1912 when Olympic...

For 40 years the Academy powered by Heavens Fitness has been at the leading edge of international fitness trends and research. Our goal...

We are celebrating 40 years of health and fitness at The Academy! To help celebrate this achievement we are taking you back through the...

Have you ever wondered where the whole thing started! The fitness craze really began to boom in the early ‘80s. “Aerobic” became a...

Documenting your fitness journey can be extremely helpful for many reasons. Writing your fitness goals and achievements in a journey will...