The problem of American adults being either overweight or obese continues to be a major health issue. According to the National Institutes of Health more than 65 percent of American adults fall into this category of being overweight or obese.
Read MoreBelly fat – it wiggles, it jiggles, but it’s not a laughing matter.
Read MoreMRI scans show that the brains of those who exercise have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals.
Read MoreIf you grew up playing any kind of contact sport at all, there's a good chance you suffered a concussion one time along the way.
Read MoreThe treadmill and the elliptical are usually the most-occupied machines at any modern gym, and for good reason.
Read MoreYou know you'll lose weight if you exercise, but have you ever given any thought to why?
Read MoreGetting out of bed, or off the couch is great in any way, shape or form. Exercise is beneficial to your overall health by giving you:
Read MoreA new workout trend is hitting gyms everywhere. Enter, the TRX suspension-training system. It increases the effectiveness on virtually ever exercise known. Why? Because it requires you to not only work against your body weight and gravity, but it forces you to constantly keep yourself stabilized. Adding tension like this to any move is going to up the ante. Every single move is a core exercise without you having to really think about it.
Read MoreStrength training or cardio first? No wait, it's cardio then strength training. By now, you probably have seen this debate unfold in a number of ways. We all want to build a lean, fit body but not everyone wants to bulk up. Women are most of time looking tone their body without having bulky muscle. But we know if you desire that lean body, sticking to the treadmill or elliptical just isn't enough.
Read MoreExercise can seem so difficult and at times we really dread the idea of lifting a weight or stepping foot on a stairstepper. The truth is, is you embrace exercise it really can make an impact on your overall health and well-being. The hardest part begins with getting started. The key is changing your perspective on exercise and being active. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to run on the treadmill for an hour. Love the idea of toning? Do yoga. Enjoy getting your groove on, embrace zumba. There are a million and one options for adding physical activity to your daily routine. Even just 20 minutes can do wonders and after all, is better than nothing.
Read MoreA few weeks back we touched on the debate of eating the same thing every day. This ties in with weight loss plateau as well because most nutritionists will say that eating the same thing everyday for weight loss isn't the best approach. Here are other things you can do to fight weight loss plateau.
Read MoreIf you’re having trouble sleeping, you might just not be using your body enough to get tired. This is typical American behavior, especially in the northeast where the stress and exhaustion of the work day or week leaves many wanting to relax after 5 pm.
Read MoreAre you longing for the days when every time you worked out, you felt fresh and rejuvenated? Exercise is incredibly important for our overall health and losing weight If you're at the point when exercise is part of your daily routine (good for you!), but feeling like you're not getting the maximum benefits out of your workout, here are 7 tips to boost it.
Read MoreIs exercise safe for the elderly or as we age? Experts say working out can be even more beneficial for the brain than the body. We explore.
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