by Joe Rigio | Oct 4, 2019 | Flex Friday
Hey TeamVH! Hope everyone had a great week. I want to share some info about a HOT topic that a lot of you have asked about. Intermittent Fasting. What is it? I.F. is where you go an extended period of time without food, usually from your last...
by Joe Rigio | Oct 1, 2019 | Adult Fitness, Homepage, In The Gym
“A major roadblock to success is being unwilling to make sacrifices. When you set an important goal, ask what you’re ready to give up achieving it. Future excellence often depends on letting go of past priorities.” – Adam Grant I recently came across this...
by Joe Rigio | Sep 20, 2019 | Flex Friday
For some reason when you own a gym everyone who meets me ask me “How Much Can You Bench?!” I guess it goes with the territory. As the conversation continues it usually goes into what I think are the best type of workouts and exercises for burning fat and building...
by Joe Rigio | Sep 13, 2019 | Flex Friday
Here’s a great article on whether or not plant-based protein is as effective as animal-based proteins. I have long been a proponent of animal-based products for years do to their having a more “complete” amino acid profile. But as new research continues to emerge the...
by VarsityHouse | Sep 6, 2019 | Flex Friday
Harvard Scientists Reveal 5 Life Extending Hacks: Your Best Lifestyle for Longevity Wouldn’t you like to know the real secret to a long and healthy life? Based on the latest longevity study, Harvard researchers found five easy life-extending hacks that could get...
by Joe Rigio | Aug 31, 2019 | Athlete Training, Homepage, In The Gym
To put it simply, SPEED is the ultimate weapon in athletics. I’m sure if you were to ask any athlete what ability they would most like to possess, it would be speed! Speed makes the difference between average, good, and great players. The evolution of sport has...
by VarsityHouse | Aug 30, 2019 | Flex Friday
In our busy, stress-filled lives, the most important thing we can do is take care of ourselves. With all of the craziness in our schedules, it can be hard to find time to do what’s necessary to make sure we are staying healthy and happy. To help you manage your time,...
by Joe Rigio | Aug 28, 2019 | Athlete Training, Homepage, In The Gym
My brother, like myself, was not a ‘natural born athlete.’ I’d be lying if I said he wasn’t a good athlete as a young kid, however, he suffered an injury in the 7th grade requiring knee surgery. The following year he broke his arm. The injuries he sustained as a young...
by Joe Rigio | Aug 21, 2019 | Flex Friday
Sleep. Everyone knows they need more of it, but as we get older we tend to get less of it. It’s no secret that kids need more sleep than adults. The national sleep foundation recommends that teens get 8-10 hours of sleep per day while young children get even...
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