Why You Should Weight Train

It goes without saying that cardiovascular activities such as running, aerobics and cycling improves your heart health and helps burn off extra calories. While these activities also work various muscle groups, increasing muscle strength and flexibility is best achieved through weight training. According to...

Best Stretches For Before and After a Run

A perfect day has popped up and the streets are calling your name. Your body wants to run. You want to ride that wave of enthusiasm and just get out there. But you know warming up and stretching will help you prevent injuries. What pre-run routine is an absolute must-do before heading out for to...

Finding a Workout that Suits You

Summer provides us with the most body-conscious months of the year. I’m sure, while many people were disappointed to say goodbye to the warm weather, there are some that are pretty glad swimsuit season is behind us. However, just because summer has passed does not mean you can shirk exercise...

Imagine Losing Weight with the Help of Your Dog and Loving Every Minute of it

We all know that obesity has been an ongoing problem in the United States. From late-night infomercials to reality TV shows, we can’t get away from the importance of maintaining a healthy body. It makes sense to exercise with our best friends so we’ll have some accountability while enjoying each...

Getting Back Into Fitness When You Fall Off Track

If you think you’ve got your fitness routine down so tight that absolutely nothing can unravel it, you’re in for a rude awakening. Everyone, regardless of fitness level, falls off their fitness plan at more than one point in their life. After all, we’re only human. Certain situations...

Starting An Exercise Program When You’re Obese

When you’re obese, every move you make requires more effort. Your extra girth limits your range of flexibility and motion, making it difficult or even impossible to perform a lot of activities. Just putting one foot in front of the other leaves you winded if you attempt it at even a moderate pace....

The Ultimate Weight Loss Program Review

Before we go any further I want to ask you a question … and I would appreciate an honest answer! How many times have you been drawn towards or attracted to outrageous claims made by weight loss programs, pills, potions, etc? You know the kind: “Exercise for two minutes a day and get a sexy, flat...

5 Quick Effective Workouts – When There Doesn’t Seem to be Enough Hours in The Day

“Time stays long enough for those who use it” - Leonardo Da Vinci Why is it that most people think they have to work out for 2 hours a day to achieve a lean, healthy and sexy body? By putting this amount of pressure on yourself it’s inevitable that you will fail. To be honest, I have always...

What is the Best Exercise to Lose Weight Fast?

“OK, don’t tell me, I know this – The best exercise to lose weight is running!” “No, No, No … you’re wrong! I have been reliably informed that the best exercise to lose weight is cycling.” “I’m sorry to disappoint you both, but you are both, in...