Fitness

The Official Blog of Mesa Fitness

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Improving Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health - World Health Day 2023

World Health Day is also a spectacular opportunity to promote health and wellness in your local community.

2 min

Exercise How To: Incline Dumbbell Press (plus benefits, variations, and more!)

This free weight-based exercise is a stellar developmental exercise for your chest, frontal shoulder, and triceps muscles.

2 min

Exercise How To: High/Low Cable Fly (plus benefits, variations, and more!)

The cable fly is an exercise designed to target the inner portion of your pectoral muscles and is a great compliment to a pressing movement.

4 min

How to Incorporate Recovery Into Your Routine

Rest & recovery are also essential parts of any healthy lifestyle. Learn how to incorporate active & passive recovery into your routine.

3 min

Trainers Aren't Scary - 6 Reasons Why Working with a Personal Trainer Can Help

For many, the thought of asking for help is one of the worst things ever. Whether it's the fear of being shamed or feeling unintelligent,...

2 min

Machine Chest Press - Exercise How To, Benefits, and Safety Tips

Muscle Target: Chest Equipment Needed: Machine Chest Press Machine Experience Level: All Levels The machine chest press is one of the...

5 min

Make Eating Healthy Easier, Start Small!

Preparing meals can be a challenge for anyone, so we've put together a few tips for making meal prep easier and more enjoyable.

2 min

Leg Extensions - Exercise How To, Benefits, and Safety Tips

A leg extension machine is a great way to strengthen and tone your legs. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use it!

4 min

Take Care of Your Heart - American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease and to encourage the community to take steps to reduce...

2 min

Top Fitness Podcasts for 2023

Here are our top 5 fitness podcasts to kick off 2023 that are sure to keep you inspired and motivated!

2 min

Setting Effective Goals & Sticking To Them

Understanding how to set effective goals that will help us reach our desired outcomes can be difficult. Here's 5 steps to help reach yours!

3 min

Fitness Tips for Beginners - Vol 1

You're starting your fitness journey, which usually means joining the gym. The gym can be an intimidating place if you haven't been in...

3 min

5 Common Recovery Mistakes

Recovery is just as important as the work in the weight room. When you expend your body in the gym, your muscles are stretching, breaking...

2 min

Be S.M.A.R.T. about Goal Setting

One of the most important aspects of your fitness journey is your goals. Whether you're trying to shed some unwanted weight, gain muscle,...

2 min

Easy Ways to Stay Active Outdoors

It's time to get out of the house, enjoy some sun, and be active in this beautiful weather! Here are some easy ways to be active outdoors!

4 min

Fitness Trackers 101

Fitness trackers come in many shapes, sizes, and come stacked with a number of features to help you stay healthy and happy. Do they help?

5 min

Meal Prep: How It Helps

Meal prep can help guide your fitness journey toward your goals, here's how it helps!

2 min

World Obesity Day 2021

March 4th is known as World Obesity Day and is a day to bring awareness to a health issue that affects nearly 800 million people.

4 min

Get Through the "February Hump" to Reach Your Fitness Goals.

Whether you're one for the New Year's Resolutions or not, most people walk in to the new year with personal, professional, or fitness...

3 min

Growing MENTALLY in the Gym.

"When physical well-being become a priority, the gym is a place that many people go...what many don't know, is that you grow mentally too."