Why You Should Stay Away From Fad Diets
There is lots of hype surrounding fad diets. When so many people boast of miraculous weight loss results with diets like the cabbage soup or no carb craze it can be easy to get sucked in. Don’t be fooled. Fad diets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Here’s why you should stay away from […]
Do Recovery Drinks Make a Difference?
Did you know that sports drinks and supplement drink companies make over a billion dollars in sales every year? While you could do without some name brand sugar infused sports drinks after your workout (it’ll just turn to fat), you could benefit from a recovery drink or two to enhance your health and speed up […]
How to Make Weight Loss Fun
If you’ve read the title of this post and it’s peaked your curiosity, we know why: has weight loss ever been fun for you? Chances are, it hasn’t—and that’s because your conscious mind is associating weight loss with deprivation, while your subconscious mind is tapping into all those times of your past where you tried […]
7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Move more all day Rev up your metabolism throughout the day to enjoy the benefits of the after burn. You also build more lean muscle mass, which helps your metabolism work more efficiently. Small movements count, too. So fidget, take the stairs, stand when you are on a call, and trade the boardroom for walking […]
“Workouts” You Can Do at Your Desk During the Workday
Got a busy career that makes you feel bound to your chair and desk over 40 hours a week? If you do (and your metabolism is feeling the shocking after effects) we hear ya. That’s why we’ve come up with some ‘deskercize’ options for you. A little movement at your desk can make a big […]
5 Ways to Work Out in Spite of Bad Joints, Arthritis or Knee Injuries
Having an injury or chronic health problem may seem to make exercise out of reach. In fact, exercise is even more important because it helps to relieve pain and improve mobility. Which kinds of workouts are best with bad joints, arthritis or knee injuries? Here are five to try. Body weight exercises These low impact […]
Why You Shouldn’t Always Listen to the Scale
Oh, that dreaded scale. Are you working with your scale or against it? If you’re like many people out there, then you know the problem the scale can present. One day it says you’ve lost two pounds (good for you for being on track!) and the next day, you right back where you started…last week. […]
Spice It Up! Why You Need to Add Spice to Your Diet
Spice It Up! Why You Need to Add Spice to Your Diet (and One Recipe to Kickstart Your Metabolism) Who knew that just a little spice in your diet could go such a long way? Whether you’re looking to balance insulin levels (so you won’t have a ravenous appetite in the afternoon) or you’re looking […]
Bodyweight Workouts vs. Using Weights at the Gym
If you’re new to the workout scene, the weight room can be intimating. As you look around, you see some people lifting weights, while others are using their own bodies as weights. What gives, and what’s best for you? Keep reading, and discover the benefits of both. The Benefit of a Bodyweight Workout No trainer […]
How to get rid of your “Dad Bod”
According to popular TV Dr. Oz, a man’s waist size should be less than half his height. That means at 6ft tall (72 inches) your waist should be less than 36 inches. Not sure about your waist size? Pull out the tape measure. Larger than half your height means you’ve got the dad bod look […]
