Signing up for a gym membership is a big investment. Not only do you have monthly dues, but there are also joiner fees, contracts and hefty cancellation fees if you decide to leave early. By picking the right gym, you can avoid some of these costs and minimize the chances...
In recent years many studies have been released telling us of the benefits we see from a lifestyle rich in physical activity. Running, biking, swimming, sports and even walking can add to these benefits. Cardiovascular Disease The number one killer in most of the developed world is cardiovascular disease (CVD). As more...
Flexibility is not the most important part of a workout for most people. Cardio and weights are the first two things that come to your mind when thinking of fitness but flexibility should also be in there. Flexibility is more than being able to touch your foot to the back...
Cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise might seem like an easy thing to pick up and do. For many it is, but others have questions: what kind of exercise should I do, how far should I run? For those, the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) provides a few guidelines. Mode of Exercise First...
calories. You have to stress (workout) your muscles to a point where they become damaged. When they heal, they'll become bigger and stronger. Unlike losing weight, when you gain muscle you can choose what part of your body you want to focus on. This can be problematic if you work one...
There is more to exercise than jumping on a treadmill, lifting weights or playing basketball. To avoid injury and maximize gains, a warm up, stimulus (or conditioning) and cool down must be included in your routine. Warm Up Warm ups are needed to move your body from a resting to an exercise...
Frozen dinners are foods that you buy pre-cooked and can eat within minutes of turning your microwave on. The downside is that a factory takes all the power away and does the "cooking" for you. Ingredients You do not know what ingredients are used or how clean the "kitchen" is. Processing also...
Making a commitment to have healthier eating habits is a tough one. Knowing how to implement that commitment may be even harder. Where do you start? What foods should you eat, and which ones should you stay away from? These are all questions you should answer before going out to...
Failed diets and out of control obesity may lead you to believe that losing weight is difficult but it is quite easy, at least on paper. The only thing you need to do is keep the calories that you burn greater than the calories that you eat. So why is...
The term love handle refers to fat that accumulates on both sides of the body above the hips. You can use your imagination to figure out why they're called love handles. This area of fat is a wide spread problem with no easy solution. Diet + Exercise The only way to get...
