Balance Blog

Why muscles deteriorate when you age is a question scientists are still trying to answer, but they do know one thing — the best approach to restoring or maintaining muscle mass and strength is exercise, particularly resistance training. According to a recent article in the New York Times, doctors and scientists are trying to establish [...]

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Many athletes at Balance Gym will tell stories about how Sports Beans, Gatorade or power gels have helped them run or bike those extra miles during a race. Well now scientists are saying that perhaps all the body needs is a carbohydrate rinse! A recent article in the New York Times reports: “Athletes can improve [...]

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It’s a commonly known fact that exercise has a positive effect on a body’s metabolism. However, up until now, it’s been a bit of a mystery to how it actually works. Thanks to a new study by Harvard researchers, we now have a better understanding about what goes on inside the body at a molecular [...]

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Do you stop at 7-11 to grab some Muscle Milk before your workouts at Balance Gym? Well you may want to start reaching for the Slurpee cup instead. It’s only May, the weather is already pretty muggy and you may notice that your endurance is a bit depleted during your regular routine. Well, a new [...]

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Osteoarthritis is major problem for adults, but it doesn’t have to be, say experts. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis,  is the when the cartilage that cushions bones wears away, creating a very painful, yet very common condition among older adults. And many times, if the cartilage is completely degenerated, a joint (such as the [...]

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One thing we pride ourselves on here at Balance Gym in Washington, DC is the depth of knowledge and experience each one of our personal trainers has to offer our members and clients. Our trainers are not only passioinate about their own well-being, but they also make it their goal to help each client learn [...]

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It isn’t exactly a news flash that staying fit keeps your body in better working order than those who just lie around all day. But a recent article in the New York Times tells us now we have  research that shows us why it also keeps us younger: exercise keeps your cells living longer! In a [...]

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