How Strength Training Will Help You Lose Weight
Head into any weight room in any gym in America and you’ll see the proof: people of all ages (from high school students to retired school teachers) are using strength training to get toned, lose weight, de-stress and feel more confident than ever before. Here, we’ll set the record straight about strength training— and how […]
How to Get Through the Holiday Season Without Gaining Weight
The holidays are upon us— but for many, it is not just a time of presents, get-togethers with family and holiday parties— but weight gain. If you want to avoid the ‘festive five’ (or more), here’s how you can get through the holiday season without gaining weight! Start Each Day Exercising (And You’ll Be Less […]
Go to moves for slim, sculpted hips
Wear your jeans with new confidence. These moves will quickly get you on your way to the slim, sculpted hips you want. Ready to get your sexy back? Do these moves at least three times each week, throw in some cardio and get ready to sizzle. Bench Step-Up This one is a bonus. Not only […]
Benefits of a heart rate monitor
Heart rate monitors might seem like just another gadget in a sea of personal gadgets. They are actually worth a second look. Here’s why to give one a try. Get real time information A big reason many of us don’t lose weight is skewed perception. We eat more calories than we think we do. What’s […]
Is Just Walking Enough to Get in Shape?
Do you love losing weight, but hate running to achieve that goal? While it is true that running is a great form of cardiovascular exercise to lose weight, it’s not the only way. In fact, studies have shown that walking thirty minutes will allow you to burn 150 calories a day. Walk four days a […]
Best Machines for Weight Loss
You’ve made it to the gym, you’ve pumped yourself up for a workout that will melt the pounds away, and now you’re left with an overwhelming amount of free weights, machines and cardio equipment in front of you. What’s the best choice for your weight loss workout? Read on to find out! First, Know How […]
Your fool proof holiday food guide to stay on track for weight loss
The holidays and coming and while you probably won’t gain the fabled fifteen pounds between November and the New Year, you’re likely to gain at least a few unless you have a plan. No plan yet? Never fear… your no fail, no weight gain holiday plan is here. Get rid of guesswork Put healthy eating […]
Ab exercises you can do standing up
Sick of sit-ups, and too pooped to even think about planks? That doesn’t mean you have to settle for the muffin top. You can actually get in a great workout for your abs without sweating it out on the mat. Whittle that extra wattle away without hitting the floor. You get to do these ab […]
Best weight loss program for beginners
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution features a weekly weight loss success story complete with before and after picks. More than any other weight loss program, the featured loser points to Weight Watchers as the program that led to their success. Looks like they may be on to something. A U.S. News & World Report Article […]
What’s in your gym bag?
The real goal of everything in your gym bag should be to increase comfort and convenience. You’ll have more enjoyment from your workout experience and less reason to flake out when motivation wanes. Here is a list of the basic must haves. Read on to see how your bag measures up. Clean-up time Must have: […]
