12 Days of Christmas workout
Don’t let too much holiday cheer go to your hips. Try this HIIT (high intensity interval training) routine to burn mega calories and keep holiday weight creep at bay. It is based on the popular holiday song, the 12 days of Christmas. A jam-packed schedule is no excuse for skipping out, either. You can customize […]
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Do you fall into the holiday ‘weight gain trap’ every December? If so, it’s understandable—but there’s a way to bypass the overindulgence and overeating. Stay on track and keep your holiday sanity! Our annual eating guide will point the way to a weight maintenance plan you can easily stick to! Meal Prep If your food […]
Weight Loss Tips For Runners
Committing to a weekly running ‘practice’ won’t just give you improved endurance and strength; it can allow you to finally have that lean, banging body you so badly want! To lose weight the right way (without any hiccups or plateaus), we’ve come up with two fast acting weight loss tips to guarantee success! Crank Up […]
Easy food swaps to ditch the calories and keep the taste
Eating better doesn’t have to feel like a chore. These easy swaps are even tastier than the originals, but with more nutrients and fewer calories. Mashed cauliflower Mashed potatoes are so last year. Puree cauliflower instead. With 77 percent of your recommended daily allowance of calcium, plus protein, pantothenic acid, manganese, vitamin K and more, […]
Why form is so important
When it comes to exercise, there are ways to do it better. One key way to improve performance and reduce injury is to learn and observe correct form. Need more motivation to get the right form? Read on to learn about the benefits. Proper form helps you avoid injury Acute and overuse injuries are more […]
Best fitness apps
Get the convenience of a coach approach right in your pocket. These apps offer the training, tools and encouragement you need to get results. Couch to 5K Now is the time to start your training plan for the fall race season. Fall races bring a special feeling of accomplishment. You get up and head out […]
Smart snacking tips
Don’t let the munchies derail your diet goals. No need to feel deprived either. Try these simple strategies to snack smart and stay on track. Go nuts! You may have stayed away from nuts because you’ve heard they’re high in fat. That’s true, but high-fat content is only part of the picture. Nuts are a […]
How to Avoid the Workout Burnout
Like everything else, moderation (when it comes to exercise) is essential. In order to continue progressing, reaching goals, and transforming your body into its fittest, you need to know the ‘burnout’ signs. When you do, you can bypass weight loss plateau, stabilize your weight, and remain energized. The Four Stages of Exercise When it comes […]
Strengthen your whole body with deadlifts
The deadlift is perfect for building strength, not just in your lower body but in your upper body as well. Add them to your routine to build functional fitness and get a total body workout – core included. Here’s how to do a deadlift, and why you should. How to do a deadlift with dumbbells […]
Less Isn’t More – Why More Muscle is a Good Thing
More muscle doesn’t make you bulky or ‘big’ – it makes you awesome! And, when you do it the right way, you can fight the aging process with ease by feeling and looking the best you ever have. In fact, just three times a week and at thirty minutes a session, you can tone and […]
