Many people have a misconception about “DIET”. It is made to be a way of life that is taxing and takes a lot of effort. Many people are short on time and don’t want to put in the effort to make extreme changes to their way of life. When really, it’s all about the little…
In the past century, technology has evolved at a rapid rate. It has adapted to our needs and provides aid in keeping track of our health. Fitness devices, in particular, serve as a great springboard to get started on your fitness journey or maintain your current physical fitness. They can track your habits, fitness levels,…
If in your training, your focused core workout is resigned to some crunches at the end of your session, this message may be for you. Most people’s understanding of the “core” is that it located in the midsection of the body and includes the abs (transverse abdominis), love handles (obliques), and low back (erector spinae)….
When designing a fitness or weight training program, it is important to consider several variables. One of the most interesting and misunderstood elements is recovery. Three ways to improve recovery time are to avoid overtraining, monitor heart rate, and effective rest routines. Monitoring morning heart rate is a great way to detect overtraining. When a…
Working out can have a huge impact on your health. Here are five reasons it’s important to stay physically active. Improved Mood When you are physically active, your mood becomes better. This is backed up scientifically. How? You may ask… When you are physically active your levels of dopamine and serotonin increase. Hormonal levels also…
Well, here you are. You saw the title and clicked on the article. Just so that everything is on the table: below, you will not find a magical nutrition plan or any “pro tips” to help you get shredded. What you will find is the truth. Truth of the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet – it’s…
Plenty, it turns out, and it has everything to do with what you’re eating this summer. Even though summer brings with it an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, making it easier to eat healthily, it also brings added risks. What could taste better during the lazy, hazy days of summer than fruity cocktails and…
Vacation season is in full swing. Whether you are traveling to the mountains or the beach, it’s the time of year when many of us start planning for a much needed break from the daily grind. When you think of getting fit, resting is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. It is…
Some days you simply do not have time for your usual workout. Perhaps you are traveling or you have meetings from dawn ‘til dusk. Or maybe something totally unexpected comes up and your workout time disappears. When life steals your exercise time, however, you do not have to forgo your workout. If you have just…
Fitness starts in your mind. Ask any athlete or fit person what the number one secret is to his success at fitness, and he will tell you it is commitment. Commitment means that you are in it for the long haul. Commitment rises above bad days, hectic schedules and volatile emotions. Commitment hangs in there…
