10 Easy Ways To Burn More Fat
Want to burn more fat without fighting food cravings or long lines at the gym? Try these tips to lose more fat starting today. Fidget The old weight loss advice about moving more doesn’t only apply to your time at the gym. Move more all day to burn more fat. A Mayo Clinic study found […]
Fitness trends that are actually dangerous
Exercise has long been recommended by health professionals and fitness enthusiasts for the many benefits it offers. Chief among these are improved health, reduced stress and reduced likelihood of chronic illness. Unfortunately, in the quest for perfection, some people go beyond benefits and put themselves in real danger. Here are some unhealthy fitness trends to […]
Why you should love your workout
Here’s a secret…exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can actually be kind of fun. That matters because when you love, or at least like, what you’re doing, you’re likely to do it more often. Change your mind If you’re really ready to get to the new and improved you, you’re going […]
Gym Equipment Explained: Best Practices and Safety
Whether you are a gym novice or expert, you should have adequate knowledge of gym safety and how equipment works. If you are using a treadmill, you should look forward to help keep balance and take precautions when getting on and off. When using a bench press, make sure to have a spotter and always […]
Get Out of Your Head: How To Pass the Time on Long Distant Runs
Whether you’re striving to hit that five-mile mark on the treadmill, or improve your time on an upcoming 10K, practicing an ‘endurance method mindset’ is key. In other words, you’ve got to train your mind through distraction to pass the time by! When you do, you’ll be able to take your run to a whole […]
Biggest Reasons Why You Aren’t Seeing Results in Your Workout Class
Are you a cardio queen (or king) that loves the classes offered at your gym? Workout classes offer many benefits: they provide accountability, keep you working out for 45-60 minutes at a time, and can help you to change your body. So, why aren’t you noticing much of a change? Here, we take a look […]
Why you should wear a heart rate tracker to accurately track calories burned
Heart rate trackers are popping up everywhere with serious athletes and weekend warriors alike. Should you wear one, too? Yes, and here’s why. Heart rate trackers make it harder to delude yourself One reason weight loss can be challenging is many of us overestimate the number of calories burned with exercise and underestimate calories consumed […]
Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs
Eating the right kinds of carbs can boost your energy, get you through your challenging workout (or busy work day), and fuel your body and mind. The wrong kind can leave you feeling lethargic, and hungry. Learn how to kick start your energy level and brain power with delicious food choices! Knowing the Difference Between […]
Ways to keep yourself accountable when you start a diet and exercise plan
There’s nothing like knowing someone is watching to keep motivation stoked. Whether it’s the friendly competition, camaraderie, encouragement or just plain fear of public failure, accountability makes it a little harder to bail on your plans. Looking for some ways to be accountable for your diet and exercise goals? Try these… Join a workplace challenge […]
These Overnight Oat Recipes Are the Perfect Healthy Breakfasts
Are you looking to lose weight? Do you want to get your nutrition on track? Are you tired of rushing out the door without a healthy and nutrient-rich breakfast to start your day? Whether you answered ‘Yes!’ to one or all of the above questions, we’ve got the perfect solution for you: overnight oats. Here […]
