5 reasons motivating you to sign up for a 5K
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These 5-kilometer or 3.1-mile races are perfect for beginners and for anyone needing something to kick their motivation into high gear.
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Is hot yoga right for you?
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Its health-promoting advantages are well known which include improved flexibility, muscle strength and enhanced stress relief, just to name a few.
Read MoreImprove digestive health with yoga
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The practice of yoga has been shown to be beneficial helping individuals reach the pinnacle of good digestion.
Read MoreBoost strength and stamina with isometric exercises
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Rather it is meant to a good addition you can add in anytime during the day when you have a few spare moments.
Read MoreYour ultimate guide to choosing a personal trainer
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The thought of choosing a personal trainer may seem slightly daunting and indulgent. Personal trainers are often associated as only catering to the rich and famous.
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Top 12 ways sending energy levels soaring
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Feeling exhausted? That mid-afternoon slump or the struggle to stay alert on the drive home from work, are signs you need a shot of energy adrenaline.
Read MoreIs the ketogenic diet right for you?
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Very likely you are familiar with the ketogenic diet. There is bound to be someone you know (or perhaps yourself) who has jumped on this fad diet as a way to slim down while subsisting on butter and bacon.
Read More3 essential steps making your exercise habit stick
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Maintaining a regular exercise regimen always sounds good but can be hard to put into practice. It takes self-discipline, self-motivation, and a strong dose of seeing yourself as someone who exercises.
Read MoreWhy it’s crucial to have strong hamstrings
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Every day, each one of us should take time to stretch all major muscles in our body. When we stretch, we are promoting healthy blood flow keeping the muscles nourished leading to optimal function and a lower risk of injury.
Read MoreSmart pre-workout snacks for anyone
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If you’re that person who gets about halfway through and has to stop because you’re running out of steam, it’s time to do a reality check on what you may or may not be eating prior to working out.
Read More6 simple exercises giving you a full body workout
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Every day, everyone should have certain exercises they do religiously to help achieve and keep their body in good overall condition.
Read MoreTo effectively lose fat, diet plus exercise are a must
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All of us should already know this but when it comes to losing body fat, the most effective method to accomplish this is to combine eating a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
Read More4 weight loss myths not to fall for
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There are many, many diets for weight loss out there. Some can be quite good but others, not the case. Here are 4 weight loss myths associated with certain diets that claim to be the one and only way for achieving permanent weight loss.
Read MoreZumba – a fast and effective workout
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Zumba emphasizes moving to fast-paced beats of salsa, flamenco and merengue music with no worries of being a great dancer but instead, focusing on having a good time.
Read MoreDog walking improves fitness in old age
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A 2017 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community found that older adults who walk their dog got an average of 30 minutes more physical activity a day than those who do not have a dog.
Read MoreFight inflammation with a surprisingly small amount of exercise
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Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation is a common occurrence as we age. We may not feel, see or know it is occurring but chronic inflammation is associated with increased risk for disease, poor physical functioning and mortality.
Read MoreFour essential secrets to getting the body you want
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It’s no secret that if you want to lose some weight, get in shape and have a better body, exercise must be part of that equation to achieve those results. What is a secret though is why some people seem to be so much better at achieving and maintaining their fitness than others? Is it genetics, time of day they exercise, the type of equipment they use, or what?
Read MoreThe Emperor of the The Gym: The Rowing Machine
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Even with all the pulleys, sliding seats, and adjustable weights, rowing machines today still seem a little old-fashioned. Perhaps because they were fixtures in gyms back when gyms were just gyms, and didn't double as smoothie cafés, yoga schools, or pick-up bars. But today, just as in your grandfather's time, few machines can give you as good a workout in as short a period of time as a rowing machine.
Read MoreGetting the most from a treadmill workout
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If you’ve been skipping working out on a treadmill because you see it as boring, think again. Working out on a treadmill may seem tedious and repetitive but they can offer a good alternative depending on how you use them. Besides pushing the “start” button and proceeding to walk, there is so much more they offer.
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