Safely Exercise in the Summer Heat
Summer is the perfect time to exercise outside: longer days, more sunshine and bathing suits. However, hot summer days can be dangerous if you don’t know how to prepare and stay safe while you work out. Keep these tips in mind as the summer heats up at the end of the season. Drink Plenty of […]
Safely Exercise in the Summer Heat
Summer is the perfect time to exercise outside: longer days, more sunshine and bathing suits. However, hot summer days can be dangerous if you don’t know how to prepare and stay safe while you work out. Keep these tips in mind as the summer heats up at the end of the season. Drink Plenty of […]
Best push up workout for chest gains
The lowly push up has gotten some new bells and whistles. Build up your chest with these fancy moves that use the humble push up to help you build a better chest. Band-assisted push up Coach Mike Samuels says you should do it this way: Hold one end of the band in each hand and […]
Why You Should Add Resistance Bands to Your Training
Resistance bands, which are the funny looking rubber band with handles at each end, are everywhere—and there’s a reason why! They are the perfect do-it-anywhere-you-want-to workout. Pack it in your suitcase, take one to your body strengthening class, or use it in your living room. The possibilities to get toned and tight are endless. Here’s […]
Tips for a better workout
Exercise is among the best things you can do for your physical and even emotional health. Good for you for making and keeping the commitment to being active. If you’re looking for ways to get a better workout read on for some tips. Have a pre and post workout snack Muscles need carbs to do […]
Summer Fruits as an Alternative to Dessert
Overly indulgent dessert is an American thing. All over the world, you’ll find luscious and indulgent rich desserts (just head to any bakery in Paris or Florence) but it’s not filled with the amount of sugary sweetness the American varieties are. Perhaps since childhood, you’ve taught yourself to crave—need, even—desserts dripping with chocolate, caramel or […]
Jailbird Jumping Jacks: How to Work Out Like a Prisoner
If you’ve ever seen an actor playing the part of a mean, cut throat prisoner in the movies, chances were he was doing chin ups in his cell or push-ups in the common area. What’s there to do in prison besides getting buff, anyways? With no fancy equipment, prisoners keep their workouts old school—and that’s […]
Why you should not take diet pills
Diet pills are certainly tempting to try. We want to believe the miracle promised on the label will finally be the answer to shedding unwanted pounds. As tempting as it is to reach for the magic bullet, it is better to take the long road. Here’s the skinny on why you should pass on diet […]
Get your body ready for summer
Summer months are fast approaching and you know what that means… beaches will begin to beckon. And where there are beaches – there are bathing suits. Are you ready? If not, don’t panic, you still have time. Use these tips to get your body ready for summer. Take a look at where you are and […]
Happy Hour Survival Guide
Ah, happy hour. If your job is stressful—and whose isn’t from time to time—happy hour can be the one thing you look forward to all day. But, take it easy. Otherwise, you’re likely to set yourself back with pounds gained. Are multiple margaritas really worth all that hard work you put in at the gym […]
