Benefits of Working Out (That Don’t Have a Thing To Do With Weight Loss!)
What’s your motivation behind working out, if it isn’t weight loss? As it turns out (and according to thousands of studies done on the subject), there’s a high number of powerful, motivation-inducing reasons to feel the burn, and sweat out those calories. Read on to learn all about them! It Can Actually Reverse Your Stress […]
Lifting Weights vs Cardio – Which One is a Better Form of Exercise?
Sometimes it may feel like the gym is divided up by two teams- those who grunt, lift and bench press their way to a tight and toned body; and those who run, bike, dance, swim and stair climb their heart out— in order to improve their heart health and get a lean body from head […]
Why Am I So Sore After Working Out?
You hit your workout hard, and now it’s time to rest. Or is it? Depending on the type of soreness you have, and what type of workout you just endured, it may be. Keep reading to learn out how, why and when it’s important to take an extra day or rest—and when you can hit […]
Workout tips for new moms
If you’re a new mom, chances are you have less time and energy than you’d like to exercise. Still, you’d like to get your pre-baby body back. As the saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way… even when it seems you have less time and more to do. These tips will help you […]
Foods to Avoid Before a Workout
Sneaking in a “healthy” breakfast cookie or muffin, and think it’s ok because you’re about to work it off at the gym? You may want to think again. Low fat and low sugar cookies should be on your naughty food list, because they’re simply not as innocent as they seem. Here’s a list of foods […]
Are Cheat Days Good For Your Diet?
Ah, your cheat day has arrived after a long, challenging week of hard core weights and cardio behind you. The question is, is your cheat day sabotaging your exercise, or giving you the motivation to push through another round of pull-ups and squats? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about cheat days—and […]
Is it better to do more reps or use heavier weights?
Is it better to do more reps or use heavier weights? The short answer is it isn’t an either or question. For best results, focus on both. More reps with lighter weights and fewer reps with heavier weights provide a good combination strategy to help you reach new fitness goals. Here’s how. Benefits of more […]
The Connection Between Sleep and Weight
Aren’t you tired of feeling tired? While fatigue may cause you to drink more coffee than you’d like or feel sluggish throughout your day, it can also cause another problem: weight gain. Keep reading to find out what insufficient sleep is really doing to your mindset, and to your waistline. It’s in the Sleep Studies […]
Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?
If you’re already committed to an exercise program, good for you! Your motivation is where it should be, your dedication is allowing you to progress—but what happens when you get the flu, or cold? In order to stay fit and healthy, you need to know when and why skipping a workout when you’re sick is […]
What is Tabata?
Have you heard of Tabata? Wondering what it is? Wonder no more! Here’s the scoop on this high energy, high efficiency training that helps you get big results. Origins of Tabata The training method was named for the scientist that developed it, Dr. Izumi Tabata. Dr. Tabata, along with a team of researchers from the […]
