How to get rid of back fat
Back fat, or bra bulge, can change the way you look in your favorite sweater. Get rid of it with exercise and targeted moves that slim your silhouette. Start with cardio Reduce back fat with cardio exercise that burns calories and helps you lose weight overall. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is the best way […]
Why You Aren’t Losing Weight—4 Ways to Trouble Shoot the Weight Loss Pitfalls
It’s frustrating to put so much effort into losing weight, and see less than impressive results. If you run every morning, lift weights and eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains, you should lose weight, right? Not so fast, because as you develop healthy habits, there are many weight loss pitfalls you can fall into. […]
Is chocolate milk good to drink post workout?
There are lots of things you could reach for after a workout. Among these, chocolate milk is one of the best choices. That’s because the drink you loved as a kid has lots of benefits for you as an adult. That old slogan is true – milk really does do a body good. Here’s how. […]
Top Exercises for Thinner Thighs for Women
Are you green with envy for those women who have perfectly slim and trim thighs, and want to know their secret? As it turns out, you don’t need to skip the lattes and dessert (ok, maybe cut back a little) and reduce your caloric intact by 50 percent. All you need is to incorporate some […]
Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer
Just like anything else in life, reaching your health and fitness goals takes dedication, focus, and hard work. The question is, how far can you get on your own? If you’re not a stranger to skipping on the occasional workout, or hitting the couch instead of the weight room, we get it. But, we also […]
How to Stop Arm Jiggle
Just like the belly or upper thighs, the underarm for women is a major trouble spot. As you age, you’ll notice the underside of your arm ‘jiggle’. Don’t want it to? Then tighten and tone it by focusing on the following, triceps focused exercises. In no time at all, you’ll go from underarm […]
Top 5 fitness excuses you’re making and why they’re wrong
If you have had a hard time making exercise a habit, take heart. You aren’t alone. Although activity levels are up across the country many of us still aren’t active enough, if at all. We know we should, but excuses just keep getting in the way. Use these excuse busters the next time you feel […]
Ways to get a cardio workout without running
Running is a great way to get your heart rate up and torch calories. Still as great as running is, there are other ways to get in some cardio. Here are a few to try. Hop on the elliptical – The elliptical is one of the most popular pieces of cardio equipment at the […]
How important stretching is before and after your workout
There are vocal advocates on both sides of the stretching fence. Some swear by it, others insist stretching does more harm than good. So, to stretch or not to stretch? Here’s what you need to know. Fans of stretching offer a list of benefits including: Improved flexibility Improved balance Reduced risk of injury Improved blood […]
How to get rid of winter weight
It’s happened again. All the holiday eating and cold winter nights on the couch have caught up with you…and it doesn’t look pretty. Take heart. You’re in good company and where there’s a will to get rid of winter weight, there is a way. Get a journal Use your journal to record beginning and weekly […]
