Staying fit now easier

The new facility, now known as HBU’s Bradshaw Fitness Center, sports more than a new name and a new owner after the University purchased it for less than $10 million from Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, the largest not-for-profit healthcare... The University expanded by 80,000 square feet over the Christmas break with the purchase of the Memorial Hermann/Houston Baptist University Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art fitness building located within walking distance of the campus. Originally co-developed by Memorial Hermann and the University beginning in 1997, the Fitness Center contains a wide array of athletics amenities including four swimming pools, a basketball court and an indoor track in addition to other features.

In comparing dumbbells vs resistance bands, to how heavy of a ...

resistance bands can provide resistance throughout the motion, but making sure to maintain great motion is crucial to benefit most from the band. As for having a “set” of dumbells, you’ll find that you should be able to perform the majority of your workout with a small range of dumbbells and normalize to a few dumbells in any case. Essentially you can “trade” in your older dumbbells for heavier ones until you find a good medium. Typically resistance bands are good for toning, but tough to actually build muscle.

Workout of the week: Zumba Toning

1. Dumbbells and barbells: The general thumb rule would be to start with weights that you can lift for at least 12 reps until fatigue. Buy new weights as you progress. Some local stores even let you buy weights on exchange, so you can even save some money
2. Almost everybody I know hates to lift weights." The choreography is easier, less artistic/ornate and slower than a traditional Zumba class so participants can focus on form, but the weights are light enough that it would be hard to get injured.
3. Hold dumbbells with your arms down and at your sides, your palms facing in. Stand with the back straight and feet at shoulder width. Jeff Scheid/ » Buy this photo Shrug the shoulders and contract the upper back.