Resistance Training for Women

You’ve heard the myth before…. weight training makes women “bulky” looking. Before we move on to the benefits of resistance training for women, we’ll make sure to completely dismiss the concept of becoming too muscular too fast with weight training. Most importantly, women do not produce enough of the sex hormone testosterone to effectively build…

How to Perform a Russian Twist

In this training video Epic Fitness trainer Truman Wood explains how to perform the leg lift exercise from the gym at West 6th Tempe. This movement is a great core movement that strengthens the hip-flexors, lower abs, upper abs, as well as the internal and external obliques. The keys on this movement are: Keep the back…

Uphill running technique

With proper resistance training and uphill training days worked into your training schedule, you’ll notice a solid improvement on your uphill running efficiency. In order to minimize the amount of wasted energy when running uphill, focus on keeping as close to a normal running posture as possible. Fight the tendency to lean forward excessively when…

5 Healthy Late Night Snacks

What foods can I eat late night? Even those sticking to a die-hard diet plan, may find themselves roaming the kitchen after hours looking for something to snack on. If you’re like most people and go for pizza or sweets– this late-night binge can do some serious damage to your waistline as well as disturb…

How to Perform a Valslide Mountain Climber

In this training video, Epic Fitness Trainer Truman Wood explains how to perform the Valslide variation of the Mountain Climber exercise from the gym at West 6th Tempe. This movement is a calisthenic exercise that focuses on the core, chest, triceps, shoulders, and quadriceps while taxing the cardiovascular system. The keys on this movement are: Start with…