April is National Move More Month

April is here, and with it the wonderful season of Spring is in full swing. Flowers are blooming, gardens are growing, and the air is ripe with possibility. One of those incredible possibilities is for all of us to get a little more activity in our lives.  April is...

Exercise in the Morning, Afternoon, or Evening?

Most everyone knows what their preferred schedule is and whether they’re morning people or night owls. Everyone’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, is a little different, giving them the biggest boost at various times of the day. Even so, what time of day you want...

5 REASONS TO TAKE YOUR WORKOUT OUTSIDE!

At Balance Gym, we love the great outdoors. We take pride in our facilities. Quality equipment definitely needs a roof over it to stay functional. But there’s nothing quite like exercising outside, especially in beautiful DC. So, without further ado, here’s our top...

Napping Can Help Your Heart Health

Napping isn’t just for babies. Many people have found the benefits from a little daytime nap have helped them in their daily lives. It’s been noted that nap culture in Europe (specifically Mediterranean countries) is different than America, with siestas taken during...

Gut health and why it’s so important

Gut health and why it’s so important:  You can feel it in your gut when your system is running at its optimum We’re all aware of our gut. It’s both the catch-all term often used to describe your digestive system, and more colloquially, an internal barometer of how we...

Severity of COVID reduced with regular exercise

Severity of COVID reduced with regular exercise: From a recent study, exercise at any level helps to protect from COVID COVID-19 has established itself as a disease that continues to evolve and mutate, making it a challenging virus that may not be eliminated in the...