The Best Glute-Building Exercises Think you’re doing all the right things to tone your glutes? You might be surprised. While squats and lunges are great exercises for the lower body, they may not be providing the stimulus your glutes need to really start firing. And this is especially valid nowadays, when the majority of the population is sedentary, due to the nature of our modern-day work! If you’re sitting for hours on end each day to get your work done, the odds are that your glutes have started atrophying. And that is no good! Weak glutes mean less lower-body strength and an increased chance of hip, knee, and lower back injuries. In this post, we’ll outline the best glute-building exercises, so you can make sure you’re getting the most out of your lower body workouts. Glute Anatomy Before we get into any specific exercises for the glutes, it’d be good...Read more

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a staggering 4 out of 10 people have reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, as compared to 2019 where it was 1 out of 10. Contributing to the rise in mental health concerns during this time are the changes to everyone’s routine (i.e., childcare, nutrition, wellness, exercise) forced on them by the virus. Strength training not only builds muscle, boosts strength, and burns fat, but it can have a considerable positive impact on our daily mindset. Exercising of all types, including cardio, resistance training, conditioning, and yoga provides real benefits to the brain and our ability to persevere through life’s challenges. Improved Mood And Increased Energy Depression is a mood disorder that contributes to feeling a substantial amount of sadness and apathy. A recent study from the Journal of Psychology found measurable improvements in participants’ moods right after one session of exercise. For...Read more

Happy Holidays from your PHF family! Here is our schedule for next week: New Years Week ScheduleMonday 12/274:30pm – Open Gym5:30pm – AUX Open Gym5:30pm – Priority ME!6:30pm – Barbell Tuesday 12/284:30pm – Powerlifting5:30pm – AUX Open Gym5:30pm – Strength & Conditioning6:30pm – Powerlifting Wednesday 12/295-7pm Open Gym Thursday 12/305-7pm Open GymRead more

Feeling sluggish and unmotivated around the holidays this year? There is a lot to prepare, and it may seem like there is no time to get everything done! Don’t let that workout fall to the wayside, it will help speed up your day and improve your focus throughout the holiday season. Here are ten reasons why the gym is important, especially now! Feel More Energized Research suggests that regular exercise can increase energy levels even among people suffering from chronic medical conditions associated with fatigue, like cancer and heart disease. This may seem counterintuitive, but researchers say expending energy by engaging in regular exercise may pay off with increased energy in the long run! “A lot of times when people are fatigued, the last thing they want to do is exercise,” says researcher Patrick O’Connor, PhD, in a news release. “But if you’re physically inactive and fatigued, being just a...Read more