Are carbohydrates helping or hurting you?
Various diet trends would have us believe carbs are the sworn enemy of slim figures everywhere. According to the Harvard School of Public Health that simply isn’t true. Carbohydrates are a critical component of a healthy, balanced diet. Our bodies use carbs for fuel and just as with our cars, the quality of that fuel […]
Weight Training the Right Way
Most people think that there are no rules for proper weight training – just pick up some weights, lift as many times as you can, rest, and repeat. Not so! Following the “rules” of weightlifting will not only prevent injury, but can also help you better reach your fitness goals. Rule #1: Choosing the right […]
Weighing In On Your Weight
When Should You Weigh? Should You Ditch The Scale For A Certain Time Period? Anyone on the road to weight loss more than likely began their journey by weighing on a scale. This number, whatever it may be, serves as a good starting point for any weight loss endeavor. While it can be important to […]
Your Workout Playlist
Did you know that music can increase the effectiveness of your workout? Not only can the right tunes boost your energy levels and mood, but music can also help you keep pace and rhythm during exercise. Choosing the right playlist for your workout can be an important part of your success! The tempo, or speed, […]
Your Mind, Body & Yoga
The connection between mind and body is irrefutable. In recent years researchers and health care professionals have offered evidence of this connection to encourage use of complementary and alternative medicine. Among the recommended complementary practices is yoga. Practiced by humans for at least the last 5,000 years, yoga is very popular even today. Students of […]
Life Habits from Gold Medal Olympians
Lately, Michael Phelps and Gabby Douglas seem to be everywhere. On late night talk shows to Subway endorsement ads, to their ‘thank you fans for your support, I couldn’t have done it without you!’ tweets gone viral, these inspiring 2012 Olympians know dedication, and just how far it can take them. They’re fierce. They’re committed. […]
Gaining Muscle The Right Way
Perhaps you have been working out for awhile, and you’re disheartened by the lack of results. You’re on a good time management routine, working out 3-4 times per week balancing work, life, and fitness. You’ve sweated. You’ve sacrificed. But something is missing when you look in the mirror. You may see Captain America staring back […]
Calories and Weight Loss
So, you’re starting to count calories but not sure what exactly that means. After all, can you even define what a calorie is? (It’s a unit of food, when digested is converted into energy.) But before your head really starts spinning with the ‘how’ and ‘why’s’ of calorie counting, start with this one piece of […]
How to Train Like an Olympic Athlete
Most people think that Olympic athletes are super-human, that they are born to be winners and belong in an elite group to which the rest of us will never gain access. While it is true that many Olympians have some physical advantages that give them the edge in their respective sports, there are many other […]
Pushing past that plateau
So the scale has stopped moving. You are beginning to imagine that you can feel the pounds creeping back on. That initial feeling of pride and excitement is fading and discouragement may even be settling in. What’s a weight loss warrior – (and sometimes weight loss worrier) to do? Extend your exercise plan to include […]
