5 Tips for Using the Treadmill Safely and More Effectively
Treadmills consistently rank as the most popular piece of workout equipment, but they’re also responsible for tens of thousands of injuries every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whether at home or at the gym, it’s important to observe basic operation guidelines to keep yourself and others safe. Pick Proper Placement If you’ve purchased […]
8 Benefits From Morning Workouts With Minimal Time
While it can be hard to find a consistent time to dedicate to maintaining a workout routine, there are major physical and psychological benefits to regularly getting your workouts done in the morning. Here are eight reasons it’s worth it to consider setting your alarm a few minutes early. Metabolism No matter what time of […]
Too Busy to Exercise? 4 Crucial Exercises You Can Do in 5 Minutes
Even if you have barely any free time during your day, you can find ways to tone muscle, burn fat and build endurance. Here are four easy exercises that require no special equipment and can pay off when consistently done just one minute per day. Planks The humble plank is one of the simplest exercises […]
Work Out Your Body to Transform Your Mind
Consistent physical activity is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise minimizes the risk of everything from heart disease to arthritis. Exercising doesn’t just change your waistline. It also has a profound effect on mental health. The scientific evidence is overwhelming. Doctors and therapists often recommend exercise as an initial treatment for mood disorders. […]
5 Top 10-Min Fat-Burning Workouts
Nowadays, people are always on the go, and they don’t have enough time to work out at their local gym. Fortunately, there are many low-impact exercises that you can do in your own home to torch fat and get your body in shape. This article will show you a quick 10-minute fat-burning workout routine. […]
Getting Maximum Benefits From Morning Workouts With Minimal Time
Uber-successful people seem always to make time for an early morning workout, including Opray Winfrey, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos, and the list goes on. So, those workouts have to be beneficial, or these very busy people wouldn’t take time from their hectic schedules to sweat it out every morning. A More Productive Workout […]
What Your Workout Is Missing If You Don’t Use Kettlebells
One quality most muscle strengthening and conditioning exercises lack is sustainability. Sure, most of these exercises are high impact, but they aren’t sustainable. If you’ve tried exercising with a bench, squat rack, or dumbbell, you certainly know what we mean. Though small, kettlebells carry the power of squat racks and barbells but with added versatility […]
How to Maximize Your Pre- and Post-workout Routine
The importance of exercise cannot be overemphasized. It plays a significant role in mental and physical wellbeing. Exercise helps to maintain the brain, heart, muscles, and bones in top form. It also boosts the body’s immune system. If you are working on some weight goals, working out can help you achieve them. Sadly, the number […]
How Many Minutes of Exercise Do You Need Per Day?
How many minutes you exercise in a day depends on what your exercise goals are. If your goal is to lose weight, you may need to exercise between 150 to 250 minutes per day with moderate intensity each week in order to lose weight. That comes out to about half an hour of exercise every […]
Getting Your Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul Ready for Your First 5K
Running a 5K does not happen by accident. You will need to create a program designed to build up your endurance. Some people start with a training program that includes 20 minutes of walking with brief intervals of running. Eventually, those individuals are running 30 to 45 minutes nonstop. Having a supportive group of runners […]
