When Taylor Swift tunefully advised us all to just “shake it off” she was not referring to our excess pounds. But soon, based upon research being performed at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, that suggestion won't be so far fetched. The scientists there are working on a less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration (WBV) that can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise.
Read MoreFor men, establishing and then maintaining a routine consistent workout can be challenging. Whether a guy decides to get in shape to lose weight or for better overall health, he needs to avoid some common workout mistakes that could derail his efforts in achieving his goals.
Read MoreAny fitness expert will tell you both cardio workouts and strength training go hand-in-hand. Both complement each other with each having their specific end-goal in mind in helping you reach your own individual personal fitness achievements you’re aiming for.
Read MoreWe’ve heard the advice and recommendations of getting fit and in shape. We know the many benefits exercise and physical activity brings to our lives. But there may be some fitness ideas you might not thought of to spur you on keeping your exercise routine fresh and exciting.
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Read MoreFor those who have never heard of HIIT or high-intensity interval training, they have no idea what an efficient and phenomenal workout this is.
Read MoreWeight loss plateaus are not unusual and can happen to the best of us. But don’t let a temporary stall hijack your hard work.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWhen we strike a balance of including all 4 types of exercise our bodies will respond in better endurance, strength, stability and flexibility making our everyday lives that much better
Read MoreThere are a variety of techniques successful weight maintainers follow but three strategies are standouts in preventing a weight gain relapse.
Read MoreHere are common exercise mistakes many of us tend to make and how to avoid them:
Read MoreTwo separate studies, that an important component of maintaining a healthy brain with good cognitive functioning is regular physical activity.
Read MoreBelly fat – it wiggles, it jiggles, but it’s not a laughing matter.
Read MoreIf you believe that the key to controlling your weight is diet and exercise, you may be only half right.
Read MoreTo get started on maintaining and preserving your bones as long as possible, here are the best exercises for building bone density:
Read MoreIt's a time-honored debate, and the decision over whether to “lift heavy” or “lift light” has started even more tavern arguments than “treadmill or elliptical?”
Read MoreAside from losing weight, which is undoubtedly hard, losing belly fat is the hardest challenge of all. If you are in the race of losing belly fat, reading the following hints can help you speed up this process easily:
Read MoreWhat you thought about fitness may not be totally true. Here are some of the most popular fitness myths many of us have believed for years making it time to get the record straight.
Read More“Eating only during a much smaller window of time than people are typically used to may help with weight loss,” said Courtney Peterson, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB. “
Read MoreAs you watch the Olympics from Rio, you may be saying, “why are some of them taped up like that?”
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