Why Skinny Doesn’t Always Mean “Healthy”
Ah, to be skinny. Reminders of what you want to achieve are everywhere, with the cultural message that it feels really good to be skinny (and it doesn’t feel that great to be overweight). I In addition to how being overweight psychologically feels, it also brings on a huge array of other problems: heart disease, […]
Face Workouts: Stay Wrinkle Free & Get Rid of the Double Chin Without Going Under the Knife
You’ve heard that yoga is great for body and spirit, but did you know that it can also give your face a lift? It’s true. When it comes to aging well, exercise isn’t just for your body. There are face moves you can use to avoid the knife and maintain a youthful appearance. Try this […]
Just the Two of Us: Benefits of Friendly Significant Other Competition
Have you ever heard the expression, the couple that works out together, stays together? It’s true—heading to the weight room with your significant other boosts morale, sparks a deeper connection and keeps the spark in your relationship alive and well…very well! So, what’s better than a workout where your partner can motivate you (and act […]
Calorie Powerhouses: Foods That Take More Calories to Burn Than They Contain
Some foods have so few calories you can enjoy them in unlimited amounts without breaching daily calorie limits. These familiar fresh food standbys can be a big boost to your healthy eating plan. Because we use about 5 to 10 percent of our energy throughout the day for tasks related to digestion, including low calorie […]
Trending Now: Body Weight Training
Feeling like that latest fad diet (that claims you give up all carbs and fruit in order to get the body you want) is just not giving you the results you want? When it comes to losing weight, getting toned and feeling like your most amazing self, there’s no madness to this method. In fact, […]
Trending Now: Body Weight Training
Feeling like that latest fad diet (that claims you give up all carbs and fruit in order to get the body you want) is just not giving you the results you want? When it comes to losing weight, getting toned and feeling like your most amazing self, there’s no madness to this method. In fact, […]
Using the Gym to Help Address Childhood Obesity
Health care professionals have been sounding the alarm on childhood obesity in recent years. Rates have been rising as have the associated health consequences. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. What’s more, obese children have a greater likelihood of becoming obese adults. The good news is helping […]
All-In-One Workouts, Part 3: The Rowing Machine
There are some things in the world that make life just a little easier: frozen coffee drinks when it’s 100 degrees (plus) outside, touch screens, and an exercise machine that allows you to have a full body workout in one shot (and burn off those calories from those frozen coffee drinks from earlier in the […]
All-in-One Workouts, Part 2: The Turkish Get-Up
Do you have a favorite exercise? If not, you might now. The Turkish get-up, which is an exercise that can be challenging for the beginner or the athlete, is full of conditioning and endurance. Here’s what it is, what it does and how to make it work for you. If you have ever watched someone […]
All-in-One Workouts, Part 1: The Burpee
You’ve seen it done before, and maybe you’ve even done it yourself. But do you know the right way to do it? The total body exercise known as ‘the burpee’ is one of the fastest ways to improve your strength and endurance. As a bonus, they torch those calories and blast fat off of […]
