Posts by Houston Gym
Does the Weather Really Affect Your Joints?
People have connected weather to certain aches and pains for a very long, and for good reason. They’ll be doing fine, and then the weather turns cold and rainy, and joints start aching, popping, and cracking. The thing is, even though people believe the weather directly impacts their joints, science isn’t as sure. In today’s blog,…
Read MoreHow Much Recovery Do You Need? Part 4
In our last blog, we said that an athlete who knows how to recover is unstoppable, and we meant it. When you recover, you aren’t taking a break from training. giving your body the time it needs to rebuild itself and come back stronger than before is training – no question! Recovery isn’t something you…
Read MoreHow Much Recovery Do You Need? Part 3
Many people flinch when you mention recovery. They seem to think that recovery is something you do after you get injuries. In reality, recovery is one of the most powerful things you can do to prevent injuries. At our Houston gym, we see recovery as a skill that’s just important as lifting form, because an…
Read MoreHow Much Recovery Do You Need? Part 2
In our last blog, we started a discussion about recovery. Why? Because recovery is hard to understand. Unlike reps and sets, it is affected by many different factors. Truly, learning to recover well is just as hard if not harder than learning to lift with good form. Many times, it seems easier to simply keep…
Read MoreHow Much Recovery Do You Need? Part 1
Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to understand reps, sets, exercises, and training load than it is to understand recovery? What is recovery? How long should it last? What are the signs that you need more or less? The truth is, the more experienced you are, the better you have to be at recovering.…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Personal Trainer Part 3
Everyone has fitness goals. Are you doing what it takes to achieve yours? In our last blog, we explored two reasons why a personal trainer can revolutionize your fitness journey, including guiding your technique and providing sport-specific training. Today, we have two more reasons why you should get a personal trainer. Injury Rehab Getting injured…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Personal Trainer Part 2
When people resolve to get fit, they often underestimate just how much goes into such an endeavor. It’s more than making yourself go to the gym – it’s how you use your time there. At Houston Gym, we realized the benefit of personal training 20 years ago. Since then, we have assembled an elite team…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Personal Trainer Part 1
Have you ever considered personal training? Houston Gym has an elite team of personal trainers ready to come alongside you. You will be amazed at how effective having a personal trainer is for your fitness goals. If you are not sure you want a personal trainer, we are going to offer some reasons why you…
Read MoreFoods for Being Active – Part 4
We all know we should eat healthy, but it isn’t always easy. Life is hectic and budgets are tight. The best thing you can do is a avoid an all-or-nothing attitude and keep basic healthy foods in mind. You don’t have to get fancy! In the past few blogs, we have provided several healthy foods…
Read MoreFoods for Being Active – Part 3
Whether you already have exercise habits or you’re wanting to incorporate them into your life, Houston Gym is here to support you! Over the past 20 years, we have built up a reputation as a gym that offers world-class equipment and training in a small-community setting. We know that each and every person’s journey is…
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