Weird Workout Trends The fitness industry is full of gimmicks, ploys, choreography and any number of other inventive ways to get people off the couch. When it comes down to it, though, a person will only get fit and stay healthy if they want to; if they don’t, then they…
Top 10 Stress Busters No matter what, stress is a part of life. It’s inevitable yet often manageable, annoying yet imperative. Without stress there is no focus or progression in life, yet with too much there are adverse health effects. Seventy percent of adults experience stress or anxiety daily. The…
Overcoming the barriers to exercise If there were only more time in the day you’d workout, right? If only you weren’t so tired after work you’d exercise, right? If you had more time and less exercise barriers, you’d be running marathons, right? Wrong. When it comes to getting in shape…
Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness Buffs By this point most major holiday gifts should be hiding in the furthest back part of a closet, but it’s likely there are a few more people on your list that aren’t crossed off yet. So if you’re reading this article it means either…
Find Time to Exercise: 10-Minute Workouts Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day. Between work, family, errands, cleaning, etc., it can be difficult to fit in a daily workout. What most people don’t know, however, is that many quick, targeted workouts (core strengthening routines, leg toning exercises, abs…
Getting to the Core of Six-Pack Abs Abs aren’t everything, but let’s face it: They are what everyone wants. Fitness can mean many things, but in most people’s eyes it’s nothing without six-pack abs. The hype over sculpted abdominals is everywhere, with a million-and-one gimmicks, routines, articles, diets, etc. claiming…
Jump To It: Burn Calories and Get Fit with a Plyometric Workout If your weight-loss results have hit a plateau or the daily workout is getting boring, then it may be time to change up your workout routine. Whatever your fitness goals are – strength training, general fitness, weight loss…
What to Eat Before You Workout Believe it or not, a pre-workout meal can either make or break your workout. Are you kicking butt or getting your butt kicked? Fuel your body appropriately and it won’t be the latter. The name of the game is maintaining a reasonable carbohydrate and…