Post Workout Recovery Tips
Though it’s often ignored, how you recover after a tough workout makes a big difference in how well your body is able to transform. Ben Greenfield, the Get-Fit Guy for QuickAndDirtyTips.com says, “… Exercising without recovering properly is a bit like trying to cook a casserole without turning on the oven–you’ll end up going through […]
Conditioning Your Core
What’s the core root of the problem with your weight loss, and how can you finally get those six pack abs you’ve been dreaming of for the past two years? As it turns out, being your healthiest and fittest self isn’t just about eating in moderation, exercising and decreasing your stress. It’s also about strengthening […]
The Power of an Antioxidant Rich Diet
It seems health professionals, food producers and marketers can’t stop talking about antioxidants. But is all the hype about them worth our attention and money? In a word, yes. The power of antioxidants is well researched and documented. Wondering exactly what they are, how they help and how you can get more of them in […]
Back To The Basics: Simple Exercises That Work
The fitness world is booming. Products are abundant and competition is fierce. There is always a new commercial with the latest method to lose weight or gadget that promises to burn more calories than the previous product just advertised. In many ways it is a good thing to see this many fitness products, because at […]
Fall Back Into Fitness
If the start of a new year gives novice or fallen-away exercisers promise for a new start or new journey to a new body, then what does the start of Fall bring? Unfortunately, very few exercisers see Fall as an opportunity to get back in shape. If you live in an area with all four […]
5 Minute Workouts
Everybody seems to be busy. If you are working full-time or you spread your time thinly between family life and work time, think back to a simpler time when you had seemingly no cares in the world and very few responsibilities. Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Don’t be disheartened by your lack of […]
Weight Loss 101: How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way
Losing weight is a mystery for many people. You indulge one night, skip your workout the next and, before you know it, you’ve gone completely off course. In such cases, it’s easy to turn to a quick fix diet pill or cleansing method. Unfortunately, in most cases these dieting tactics end in a quick fat […]
Perfect Your Posture
What does your posture say about you? If you slouch with shoulders forward, it may not only lead to a bad back, but a bad case of low self-esteem and even low energy. In fact, some studies show that when you stand tall, you’re more likely to look on the sunny side of the street. […]
Calorie Burn: Fall Yard Chores
Is there too much to do around the house and no time for the gym? Well, you’re in luck. Some of the most common fall yard chores scorch calories. So, before you indulge in a guilty pint of ice cream see how you can burn fat while you check off your ever growing to-do list. […]
Labor Prep Stretches and Exercises That ‘Deliver’
While times have changed, the rules of labor and delivery have not. So what’s the number one rule of labor you need to follow? Despite what myths about delivery you may have heard, it doesn’t matter if you’re having your first or your third child. What makes you the most equipped to deliver with as […]
