Whether or not you set New Year’s resolutions, having a goal is important if you plan to work out and stay fit. You need something to aim for that will help keep you motivated and let you track the progress you’re making. Then, the challenge is to stick with your goals. 1) Be Specific You…
What Is the Difference Between High-Impact and Low-Impact Exercise? What comes to mind when you think about high-impact and low-impact exercise? Maybe you think that high-impact exercise is intense and exhausting. Perhaps you think that low-impact exercise is just for people with injuries or health concerns. Or maybe you’re not sure what the difference is….
Have you ever bought a one-size-fits-all clothing item? If it was anything more form-fitting than a rain poncho, I doubt it fit very well. That’s because bodies aren’t all one size or shape. The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for fitness any better than for clothes. Our bodies are all different, and not just in height,…
When training, it’s tempting to push harder and do more assuming that will give better results. But recovery is important too, especially for young athletes. Overworking young athletes is counterproductive. According to a report released earlier this year, 70% of young athletes drop out of their sports by age 13. Often, that’s because there’s too…
It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that sitting too much is bad for our health. Study after study comes out pointing out that sitting too much leads to poor health, some even saying that lack of physical activity poses the same level of health risks as smoking. But what if you have to…
It’s common knowledge that muscle mass and strength decline as people age. But is it inevitable? Is there something you can do to prevent muscle loss, slow it down, or maybe even build muscle as you get older? My dad is in his early 70s. He worked out and played football as a young man,…
How Sleep Supports Your Fitness Goals When you think of fitness, you probably think about diet and exercise first. But there’s another vital factor that people often overlook. Sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep does more than just keep you from feeling tired. Sleep also has a profound impact on fitness, for a variety of…
5 Tips for Enjoying Healthy Winter Holidays During the winter holidays, there are plenty of excuses to take a break from fitness. We’re extra busy and there’s often extra unhealthy food around. But you can enjoy the holiday season without sacrificing your fitness goals. 1) Eat What You Normally Do Though there’s a good chance…
As we head into fall, changing weather and changing schedules can make it challenging to stick with a fitness routine. But fall also brings some unique opportunities for incorporating exercise into your everyday life. With a little planning, you can make fall a great time to meet your fitness goals. 1) Use Yardwork as a…
Most of the time when people think of testosterone in relation to working out, they think of how this hormone helps men build muscles. There are many benefits to building muscles. So it seems logical that boosting testosterone is something we’d want to do to make it easier to build bigger muscles. However, the relationship…
