Why Comparing Yourself to the Person Two Treadmills Down is a Bad Idea
It doesn’t matter what your health and/or fitness goals may be—to lose your love handles, to get bikini-ready for the summer, or to have toned legs that kill. In order to achieve any fitness related goal, motivation is everything—and when it comes to staying motivated, nothing kills it faster than a mindset of comparison. Here’s […]
Coffee or Tea: What Your Drink of Choice Says About Your Fitness Habits!
Sometimes nothing tastes better than a strong cup of your favorite pumpkin spiced, or caramel infused cup of coffee. But is it sacrificing the hard work you’ve just put in at the gym? It depends. How much—and what type of drink are you drinking? Learn all about the coffee and tea debate and just how […]
Reasons People Fear the Gym and How to Get Over Them
There are lots of advantages of working out at the gym. You get access to the latest equipment, great training and advice as well as the boost of camaraderie for a bit of fun and friendly competition. Still, there is a downside or two. Worries about sticking out, not fitting in or picking up nasty […]
3 Butt Lifting Exercises That Aren’t Squats
Have you squeezed on a pair of pants in the dressing room lately, taken a look at your backside, and horror of all horrors—become surprised by something that just doesn’t quite look right? Was gravity once your friend, only to become your enemy? If your butt could use some lifting, then we’ve got the answer. […]
Looking back: top fitness trends of 2015
Another year is almost over and it is time to reflect. What fitness trends dominated? Fitness practices that emphasized convenience, practicality and quality of life rose to the top. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. More of us are concerned with healthy aging as well as making the most of our time and our money. […]
Common Breakfast Mistakes to Stop Making
Are you feeling the effects of fatigue by 10am, experiencing fuzzy brain by 11, and tired of feeling tired all of the time? No matter what challenges you’re facing in the day ahead, a good breakfast is the fuel you need to push through it like a pro. Here are some breakfast mistakes to avoid […]
Forgive yourself for so-called “failed” fitness goals
We are closing in on another round of New Year’s resolutions. Maybe the annual ritual of hopefulness doesn’t feel so hopeful because it reminds you of all the times you’ve promised to get in shape – but didn’t. Don’t fret, it is okay to feel hopeful in spite of past failures. This is a brand […]
How to Do Plyo Without Killing Your Joints
There was a time when you were young, and jumping rope with your friends, or hopping along in a game of “Who can do it farther, and faster” was a part of your daily exercise routine. Luckily, now with a plyometrics workout, you can get back to that fun, and functional form of exercise (jumping, […]
Make your New Year’s Resolution a Habit Now
Although we often think of the New Year as a time to reboot fitness goals, there’s no time like the present. Why wait? Since every day, or every moment for that matter, presents an opportunity to begin again, go for your goals now. Here are some steps you can take to get a jumpstart on […]
Exercise and kids’ self-image
Self-image, or who we believe ourselves to be in terms of things like ability, appearance, talent and the like, is often shaped by our experiences. It is especially important for parents and caregivers to help children develop a healthy self-image. Healthy self-image may help children make better choices about drug and alcohol use as well […]
