What’s So Funny? Laugh Your Way to Fitness
Have you ever laughed so hard your abs hurt? Well, that’s the science behind the idea that you can laugh your way to fitness. Laughing has a variety of mental and physical benefits, all of which can lead to a healthier life inside the gym and out. 5 Reasons to Start Laughing Now When you […]
Say Goodbye to Thunder Thighs
If you’re predisposed to large (or larger than you’d like) thighs, the power is all in you to change it, transform your lower body, and boost your confidence levels to unsurpassed heights. Are you tired of waking up, walking through your day and going to bed feeling dominated by a bad mood, due to the […]
Beginner’s Guide to Crossing the Finish Line
If you’re wondering what it feels like to inch your toes past the finish line of a race, then it’s time you start planning your first one. With races gaining in popularity each passing year, there are no shortage of options, regardless of where you live. But, before you can walk away with a shiny […]
The Benefits of Sleep
Here you go, again – fueling up on multiple cups of coffee before 9 am, yawning through your mid-morning meeting, and barely making it through that 3 pm energy slump. But that’s nothing new, right? As it turns out, it not only doesn’t have to be like that, but your lack of sleep can become […]
No Pain No Gain: the Goodness of Feeling Sore
Some discomfort is to be expected when you are new to exercise or taking your fitness routine to the next level. However, there are limits. A common problem for the overzealous among us is asking too much of our bodies before they are physically able to handle the stress. We start out too fast and, […]
Chase Away Summer Blues With a Fitcation
Vacation and fitness don’t often go hand in hand; this is usually the time that you let go of the diet rules, step away from the gym, and enjoy relaxing without a worry on your mind. However, fitcations have become popular among fitness fanatics, and are a great way to have a healthy vacation, with […]
Fitness is a Lifestyle
Whether you’re in the ‘zone’ with your workouts, or in a serious 5 month old workout slump, the rule for your best, healthiest life is the same – get fit, and make it a lifestyle; not a mere destination. Here are some of the easiest and most efficient ways to get you in the mood […]
Beginner’s Guide: From Walking to Running
Many people new to exercise often begin with walking, and why not? It is something you already know how to do, it does not require any special equipment and you can do it almost anywhere. Walking yields tremendous health benefits, too. Walkers tend to have better health outcomes, including lower cholesterol and blood pressure than […]
Improve Your Agility With These 5 Exercises
Athletes train for speed and love the ability to run fast. Speed is a God-given gift, but strengthening the specific muscles and doing speed drills can make anyone faster. Agility is more than speed. It’s the athlete’s ability to move rapidly from side-to-side or change direction quickly while running at a fast pace. This quickness […]
Getting Rid of Back Fat
It is hard to come up with a bright side when considering the problem of back fat. The bulge makes any idea of a smooth silhouette sound more like fantasy. The unwelcome rolls can also make it tough to wear some of summer’s slinkiest styles with confidence. Sure, we can’t see it but we know […]
