Good morning, everybody. It’s Ekemba from SolCore Fitness. I’m here to talk to you about starting your fitness goals for the new year and setting yourself up for sustainable success. What are three things a truly effective program needs? Why these three? Of course, all of this is only possible with a balanced workout program.
Hey, it’s Ekemba from SolCore Fitness again, answering one of the top fitness questions—should you just start running to get in shape? Absolutely not. You want to build a strong, balanced foundation before you go pounding the pavement. Why Preparation Matters Let’s start by looking at simple walking. For someone weighing 100 lbs who does 10,000
Foam rolling is widely used to “loosen” muscles and relieve tension—but evidence now shows it may actually damage your fascia, the tissue connecting every part of your body. The Science: How Foam Rolling Impacts Fascia Fascia is a sensitive, dynamic system that absorbs shock, communicates feedback, maintains posture, and coordinates movement. Forceful rolling—especially with dense
My name is Brian DeBenedetti, and I teach construction skills to young adults earning their GED along with a construction certification. I’ve always been tall, athletic, and (honestly) sometimes clumsy, working in the trades most of my life. For as long as I can remember, my lower back was always giving me trouble. I tried
Many people over 50 looking to “get strong” start by joining a gym, using machines, walking the treadmill, or doing isolated exercises. But real functional strength isn’t about how much weight you curl or how long you spend at the gym—it’s how much of your body you can access, connect, and use in harmony. What Does
Regular exercise is much more than burning calories. Fitness improves the way your body and mind feel at any age—and research shows it’s even more essential than just losing weight. Check out eight trusted benefits: Eight Trusted Benefits Fitness for Every Age and Level Anyone can practice fitness. Whether it’s flexibility, strength, or movement, there’s
Watch this video to find out. Warming up before activity isn’t optional—it’s the secret to safer movement, better performance, and long-term results. But not all stretching is created equal. Science shows that dynamic stretching is best for warm-ups, while static stretching fits only after exercise. Dynamic vs Static Stretching: Key Differences The Gold Standard: Myofascial
Being in the fitness field, it’s impossible not to get attached to the people you work with. Some of my greatest joys come from getting to know each person, hearing their stories, and seeing the progress they make. Janette’s journey especially exemplifies this process—her determination inspires me daily. Janette, about 40 years old, arrived at
Click on the image to watch the full video How to Choose the Right Personal Training Program—Santa Fe’s Expert Guide Let’s start with a simple fact: your workout should help you move better in life—not just in the gym. That means focusing on full-body, functional movements. At SolCore Fitness, we use the seven primal moves
Could Your Footwear Be the Hidden Reason for Your Back Pain? When imagining the sources of back pain, most people think about sports injuries or heavy lifting. Yet, the shoes worn every day might be just as much to blame. The feet are quite literally the foundation for all movement. Any breakdown in that foundation—poor