Motivation and Discipline: Quotes to Get You There
Motivation and Discipline: Quotes to Get You There Not everyone is motivated. Not everyone is disciplined. But, those who feel they lack both of these important tenets of healthy living may struggle with staying on a regular fitness routine, or even getting started. What better way to improve your motivation and discipline than a few […]
Happy Joints, Happy You!
You’re meant to live a happy life, but what happens when your painful elbow, hip or knee joints are preventing you from living the life you deserve? Whether you’re a professional athlete, or just looking to feel better as you move through the ins and outs of life, get going because the truth of the […]
Just Breathe: Breathing Techniques For Your Exercise
Proper form during exercise is uber-important. It allows you to take the muscle through it’s full range of motion, and when done at the right pace, helps gain the proper amount of concentric and eccentric contraction. This is why physical therapists and personal trainers are such sticklers for form. They understand the benefits of doing […]
Setting and Achieving Your Fitness Goals
Your success in reaching and achieving your fitness goals begins with setting good goals. Each workout should be the perfect action step toward reaching your ultimate workout and fitness goal. Goals vary from exerciser to exerciser. Some will want to lose weight. Some will want to increase their max bench press weight. Some will want […]
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 […]
