Does Spot Reduction Really Work?
Stubborn body fat can be frustrating. Most of the time, we would do anything to just rid ourselves of the unwanted fat in a short amount of time, which leads many to seek unrealistic methods that have unrealistic timetables for shedding fat. One strategy many adopt to try and lose unwanted weight in a specific […]
Top 8 Healthy Foods For Breakfast
Back away from the doughnuts! Start your day with nutrient dense foods that help you power through a productive morning. Try these 8 and get ready to say goodbye to that mid-morning slump. Bonus – these will help you resist the siren call of the vending machine or breakroom goodies. Sweet potato with cottage cheese […]
The Best Way to Tone Your Arms
If you complain about saggy arms, you’re not alone. Most women have been insecure of their “saggy wings” – but the good news is you can minimize or even eliminate them by doing simple, short exercises several times a week. Here are three best ways to tone your arms and eliminate saggy arms in as […]
The Importance of Heart Rate When Exercising
When you were a child, the importance of exercise was probably stressed by your parents and teachers. Playing, running and other activities made you feel good. As you’ve developed into an adult, it’s harder to find time for exercise. It’s time to prioritize exercise in your life because its effects on your heart are numerous […]
The Best Low-Impact Exercises
The benefits that come along with a consistent exercise regimen are universally understood. For many, high impact exercises cause great amounts of stress on the body and can actually make one feel worse. Low impact exercises are a great way to get in shape without risking injury from a high impact workout. Here are five […]
How to Find the Best Gym for You
Finding the right gym isn’t easy! Without the proper research and planning, it’s very easy to choose a gym you think is perfect, commit to a long-term membership, and then find out after the fact that it isn’t right for you. By following these four steps, however, you can find a gym that is convenient, […]
Most Common Diet Myths
Trying to lose weight can be difficult, especially if you are practicing diet strategies that simply don’t work. Unfortunately, many believable myths have formed and often times limit our weight loss progress can cause unnecessary stress when put into practice. Learn about the four most common diet myths. Myth #1: Fat Is Bad For […]
4 Best Exercises to Ease Lower Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem. But when it happens to you, it’s a bummer. That’s because back pain can put a big damper on your ability to enjoy normal activities. Relief is possible. These four exercises, borrowed from yoga, will help you feel better. Bridge Exercise Start by lying flat on your back with […]
Why Exercising Outdoors is Great for Mind and Body
Exercise is beneficial regardless of where you decide to do it—but if you want to get the most out of your workouts or need a change of scenery, then consider taking your workout outside. Here are some top reasons why you should move from indoors to outdoors for a change of pace! Increase Your Energy […]
How To Properly Track Your Fitness Progress
Perhaps the most common way of tracking fitness progress is the scale. But that isn’t the only way. There are many reasons to work out and many ways to track improvements. You can actually be making progress even if you only drop a few pounds. That should be good news for those who are endlessly […]
