For Everything Fitness
For the most part, people aren't motivated to exercise. We'd much rather be doing something fun with friends, connecting with them on Facebook, Twitter or Google+, checking out the latest viral YouTube videos, or browsing neat images on Pinterest or Instagram. If it was mandatory to exercise in … [Read more...]
Exercise and fast food are two things that just don't seem to go together, especially when most of us are working hard to maintain a healthy weight. The body requires a certain number of calories to function properly and maintain optimal health. The body uses energy for basic metabolism (growing, … [Read more...]
Long term fat loss requires more than just reducing the calories we take in through food and increasing the energy we burn with exercise and physical activity. The adult human body consists of over 100 trillion cells, 206 bones and 11 systems (cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, … [Read more...]
Walk into any fitness club and you are bound to see the word "protein" on at least half of the items for sale (protein powder, protein shakes, protein bars, etc.). Protein is important for people who exercise because it is responsible for rebuilding your muscle tissues after exercise and also … [Read more...]
When it comes to achieving any goal, whether it's renovating your kitchen, getting your driver's license or losing ten pounds, you can't just go through the motions. You need a game plan and effective strategy to successfully reach your goal. Trying to lose weight without a strategy would be like … [Read more...]
We all look forward to the feeling of finishing a great workout. You feel physically exhausted but mentally energized, physically stronger than before, healthy and more fit, and satisfied with what you've achieved! Unfortunately, great workouts are the elusive "white whale" that fitness … [Read more...]
"Ask the Expert" is a series is designed to identify well-respected professionals in various fields related to health, fitness and wellness and get their expert opinion on questions relating to their field of expertise. Today's topic is ... Hot Yoga. Although yoga is common in most health clubs, … [Read more...]
Every human being on this planet needs water to survive. The adult human body is approximately 60 percent water (newborns and infants are upwards of 75 percent water). Although water would be the obvious choice for optimal hydration, soft drinks (including diet soda) are the number one beverage of … [Read more...]
Exercise and physical activity have few risks and multiple rewards when it comes to (an uncomplicated) pregnancy. With exercise and pregnancy, one should keep in mind that it is NOT a time to focus on improving your physical fitness. The goal of a physical fitness and exercise program during … [Read more...]
Traveling to exotic locations around the world isn't nearly as glamorous as it sounds. If you're dedicated to staying healthy and fit, good workout advice can make the trip less stressful. The joys of travel include the following: Long hours sitting in an uncomfortable seat (with limited … [Read more...]
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