FASTER Focus — group fitness class

Have you ever had a bad day and went for a run to clear your head? Have you ever thought about skipping the gym after a rough day at work but decided to push through and felt better after your workout? Many people argue that we workout for physical strength and fitness, but some would argue that exercise is just as much for our mental state as our physical state. On a similar note, there are as many mental benefits to working out with a group as there are physical benefits. Let’s talk about a few. Motivation – At times...

Have you ever trained with a heart rate monitor? Do you own a monitor already but are unsure of exactly how to use it or the benefits? Let’s face it, there are a lot of wearable technology devices for fitness; FitBits, Nike Fuel Bands, Polar, Garmin, we could go on and on. But have you ever heard of MYZONE? Our clients have, but even they ask great questions regarding their technology. So let’s start by introducing MYZONE and then look at some questions, misconceptions, myths and facts. MYZONE is the most accurate form of wearable technology currently available. It requires...

Last week we discussed eight qualities that make up a strong (no pun intended) cross training program. This week we will discuss our in-house EFX group fitness class. Many people start by asking what is EFX? EFX stands for Enhanced Functional Exercise. In simple terms, EFX is a group circuit training class that is built on the eight qualities of cross training that we discussed and designed to get results. In more scientific terms, EFX is designed to create EPOC – Excess Post Oxygen Consumption. EPOC allows you to burn calories up to 48 hours after your workout; so after...

Welcome to our introductory post in the FASTER Focus blog! A blog designed by those at FASTER to ‘Focus’ on fitness, performance training, nutrition, sports medicine and more with a mission to educate, motivate and inspire. Who we are: FASTER was established in our first location in Robinson Township in 2008 and in August of 2016 we opened our second location in Southpointe. FASTER exists to motivate, educate and inspire people to achieve their personal goals and reach optimal performance levels. Our expert and passionate team is driven to transform lives by encouraging people to reach their full potential. Our...