Insights, Tips, and Stories from the Affinity Fitness Blog

Yes…machines can work just as well as free weights. The better question is: which one makes the most sense for your goal, your body, and your current ability level? Free...

One of the most common questions people have when they start lifting weights is, “How heavy should I go?” The answer is not always a specific number. Heavy enough means...

This is one of the most common questions we hear, especially from people who are new to strength training. The short answer is no…lifting weights will not automatically make you...

Cardio gets a lot of attention when people talk about fat loss. And it makes sense. You sweat. Your heart rate goes up. Your watch tells you that you burned...

One of the most frustrating parts of starting a fat loss journey is watching the scale drop quickly at first…and then suddenly stop. At Affinity Fitness in Rockwall, we see...

If your main goal is to “lose weight,” there’s something important you need to understand: Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing. The scale might go down...