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Especially with fitness the old adage, two heads are better than one, holds true. No matter your fitness level, working with a personal trainer offers several benefits that help turn your training plan into measurable progress. Probably the biggest deterrents for many of us considering a personal trainer are cost and fitness level. It should […]

Movies often offer great inspiration. They remain a tremendous temporary escape from reality and take us to a place of immense imagination. When a movie moves you, it is rarely forgotten and the lasting impression can be good motivation to either be more confident, more inspiring, or more heroic. Throughout the years there has been […]

Unfortunately, you won’t be finding any of this stuff in your local supermarket, but it is possible to get your healthy with your sweet. Sometimes called “protein fluff” protein ice cream is a sweet treat you can make at home to both enjoy dessert and recover from your workout.  But before you reach for the […]

We’ve all heard it in media stories and maybe seen it in our own lives. Technological advances and safety concerns have conspired to create sedentary kids. For many of today’s young people, outdoor play holds little appeal against the glittery pull of video and computer games. Add to that the worries associated with stranger danger […]

When it comes to choosing the best length of a workout, you first need to decide what your particular fitness goals may be. Resistance and weight training is easier when choosing a proper workout length, because the time spent is usually determined by the number of muscles groups being worked. The frequency of training your […]

Both free weights and machines encompass massive benefits for resistance training. If your fitness goals include adding strength, size to your frame, a combination of both, or simply toning up your muscles, using free weights like dumbbells or machines like cable weights and circuit equipment is a tremendous way to hit your target. So which […]

Fitness is good for you, right? While most tout its benefits in the form of a smaller waistline or bikini season bliss, your body doesn’t only benefit physically. What is happening within your body is just as worthy of your daily workout. If you’re prone to the yearly flu and every sickness that comes around, […]

If you have a stability ball in your living room for your at-home workouts, you may notice your curious toddler sit and bounce on it, joyfully moving to the motions it makes, similar to a trampoline. You may smile, and watch him move up and down with a playful spirit, but when it comes to […]

Even though March is almost over, March Madness is in full swing. The Sweet 16 is set, and there has been no shortage of drama and great basketball games with tremendous finishes. The NCAA Tournament is a great way to catch some stellar basketball and root for your favorite team or those you picked to advance […]

Baggy sweat pants, torn t-shirts and drab colors can take some of the zing out of your workout zeal. When you head to the gym dressed like that you look more ready to tackle a dirty chore than embrace healthy habit.  Maybe you feel that way, too. Change your attitude and, while you’re at it, […]