1. Keep a Workout Journal. A workout journal is the only way to make sure that your bench press is improving. Each week you should be writing down the amount of weight you're pushing and repetitions you've completed for each set. Note how many repetitions you were able to do...
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with friends and family while eating some delicious food. Unfortunately, physical activity and healthy eating are placed pretty far down the list of priorities. Here are a few simple ways you can incorporate exercise into the Thanksgiving Holiday while still spending time with those...
Losing weight is as simple as following one rule: burn more calories than you eat. When you burn more calories than you eat, your body is forced to use fat stores for energy which over time, causes weight loss. The weight loss rule has two sides: how many calories you...
Strength training is the process of overloading the muscles causing strength, performance and size gains. Strength training is accomplished through a variety of means including weight lifting, body weight exercises and elastic resistance bands. A well rounded strength training routine improves health and physical appearance making it a necessity for...
Body fat obscures muscle tone and definition. Though plenty of products promise to rid you of excess fat, the only way to achieve a defined physique is through a strategy built around exercising more and eating less. 1. Calorie Deficit. A calorie deficit is a state in which you burn...
Gaining weight is a two step process: 1) eat more and, 2) exercise more. When you start eating and exercising more, your body will use the extra energy to build muscle. Combining both steps is essential as simply eating more will only lead to fat rather than muscle gain. 1. Create...
Gaining unwanted weight is a result of two behaviors; not exercising enough and eating too much. Maintaining a healthy weight is done by adhering to a simple phrase: move more, eat less. If you're wondering why you're fat, you need to look no further than your diet and exercise habits. Are...
A defined set of six pack abs sets you apart from the average person. A toned midsection shows you exercise regularly, eat a clean diet and care about your overall health. Society's fascination in getting a perfect midsection has led to an almost unlimited amount of bad information on the...
Body mass index (BMI) is simply a relationship between weight and height. For the vast majority of people, BMI will give a good measure of whether the weight is normal or needs to change. Some populations such as bodybuilders will have a higher BMI because of muscle mass. This tool...
Six Pack A perfect midsection is one of the most sought after goals in the fitness world. It is also one of the hardest because of both the diet and exercise sacrifices needed to get there. While difficult, getting a six pack is not impossible. It simply takes time, dedication and...
