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How Much Cardio Do You Need to Lose Weight?
That answer usually surprises people. Because for decades, we’ve been told the same story: “If you want to lose weight, do more cardio.” Run more. Bike longer. Burn it off. And yet… many people do exactly that and still struggle. Or they lose weight, feel weaker, and gain it back.
If You Only Did 3 Core Exercises for the Rest of Your Life, These Are the Ones We’d Pick
Most people think core training means abs. Sit-ups. Crunches. Endless planks. And after years of coaching at Block Fitness, here’s what we can say with confidence: That approach builds fatigue—not function. If your core’s job is to support your spine, transfer force, and keep you safe under load, then most
Fuel the Engine – Free Nutrition Seminar in Tucson
You train hard. You show up.You lift.You move. But here’s the question most people eventually ask: Am I actually fueling this the right way? On Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 AM, we’re hosting a completely free nutrition seminar in Tucson at Block Fitness Catalina Foothills called Fuel the Engine: How
Free Charity Workout in Oro Valley – Join Block Fitness on March 15th
Looking for a free workout in Oro Valley that supports a great cause? On Sunday, March 15th at 8:00 AM, Block Fitness Oro Valley is hosting a Free Charity Workout benefiting the American Heart Association — and you’re invited. No cost.All fitness levels welcome.Friends and family encouraged. Event Details –
The 4 Best Tips for Regaining Motivation (And Why Motivation Is Mostly BS)
I’m going to be direct with you. And I’m telling you that upfront on purpose. Motivation is mostly bull$#*! Not because people don’t want to feel motivated—but because motivation is an unreliable, emotional state that shows up after progress, not before it. Waiting to “feel motivated again” is one of
Strength Training Progression: What It Really Means When You Use the Same Weight for Months
It’s a question we hear all the time at Block Fitness. You’ve been consistent. You’re showing up. You’re using the same weights you’ve used for a while. And then the quiet worry creeps in: “Am I going backward?” The honest answer? No. But you’re probably not adapting either. What’s happening