How to know if your workout was effective
As with any goal, it is important to measure the effectiveness of your exercise efforts. For example, if you are phoning in your fitness, your outcomes will be less than if you give it your all. How can you tell if your workout was effective? Here are some tips. Heart Rate It is important to […]
What happens to your body when you overeat?
The average adult stomach can hold about 4 cups of food. Still, for a number of reasons many of us routinely consume 2 or 3 times this amount. The result? Discomfort and, ultimately, weight gain. What happens to your body when you overeat? Read on to learn about what happens and what you can do […]
Weight loss, why slow and steady wins the race
When it comes to weight loss, we forget our patience. The sooner the pounds drop the better, we think. Although it might sound ideal to lose weight quickly that strategy may not bode well for the long term. If you are anxious to speed up your weight loss, here are a few good reasons in […]
Spring break is around the corner – tips to get that bikini body
Spring is right around the corner and if you’re more round than you’d like to be, you still have time to shape up. Get your bikini body ready with these fitness and nutrition tips. No excuses. They are easy to work into even the busiest schedule, so go ahead and get started today. Drink […]
How to Improve Your Run (That Doesn’t Have to Do With Running Itself!)
If you’re just getting started with a running program, you may already have the gym (or an open trail) to train. But, what about the various other essentials you need to improve your overall time or performance? Here are some tips for runners of every level so that you can boost your endurance, strength, and […]
Benefits of Cutting Back on Sugar
There’s two problems with the amount of sugar the average American is consuming: it’s way more than recommended (which turns to fat and causes everything from weight gain to obesity), and it’s sneaking into healthy branded foods, just as much as cake and candy. In fact, 20 percent of today’s American’s are consuming up to […]
How to Overcome Gymtimidation
Intimidation of the gym, otherwise known as gymtimidation, is a real problem for many people who want to lose weight, get fit or simply make their daily routine a healthier one. The weight room can be scary at first glance, between burly guys lifting like it’s no one’s business and cardio machines that you couldn’t […]
Indoor training for outdoor events
Signing up for a spring event means you will have to do some winter training. But what if temperatures are below freezing or a blizzard blocks the trail? Train indoors, of course! Train indoors for a marathon Hop on the treadmill. Although running outside is best because it most closely simulates race day conditions (think […]
How to handle hunger when trying to lose weight.
Losing weight often means taking in fewer calories than has been your habit. You want to stick to the plan, but there is one problem. You’re just plain hungry. How should you handle hunger when trying to lose weight? Try these tips. Be sure it’s hunger According to a Today.com article “Can you tell the […]
HIIT For Beginners
HIIT, otherwise known as high-intensity interval training is a fantastic way to tone up, lose weight and reach massive milestones in your health and overall fitness. High-intensity interval training sessions aren’t for the faint at heart, though: they are fast paced and results driven—so if you’re ready for a great workout, you’ll achieve a great […]
