How to Work Out and Still Have a Social Life
Do you ever think, “How am I ever going to accomplish everything I need to, today?” We hear you, and you’re not alone. Because, it between the work commitment and your social life, how do you make time for exercise? Here are some easy, simple and accessible ways for even the biggest social bee to […]
What Exactly is “Starvation Mode” (and How Do You Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Plan)?
You’ve probably already heard the term, starvation mode, a time or two. After skipping breakfast growing up, you may have listened to your mom preach, “Eat your eggs, you’re going to starve!” The truth is, your mom had it right—starvation mode is a real thing—and it can cause real and serious damage to your body […]
How to Improve Your Running
Running is an excellent way to build stamina, lose weight and have fun. Best of all you don’t have to spend a lot of money or time to enjoy the benefits. Start with a good pair of supportive shoes and 30 minutes a few times each week. You’ll be racking up tons of feel good […]
4 Simple tricks to improve your lunges
We’ve all heard about, and maybe even included the lunge in our workout routine. When it comes to exercise, form is important for avoiding injury and targeting intended muscles. Before you do another lunge, be sure you’ve got the right moves. Here’s what you need to know. What is a lunge? The lunge is a […]
Why Does My Weight Fluctuate From Day to Day?
If you’re trying to lose weight and weighing yourself once a day, then you’ll without a doubt find yourself racked with confusion, frustration and disappointment. That’s because your body will fluctuate in weight from day to day—even when you are staying within your strict calorie intake plan, and even when you’re killing it at spin […]
How Long Do Your Workouts Need to Be For Weight Loss?
Are you killing yourself at the gym just in an effort to lose that stubborn muffin top or back fat—and not seeing the results you should? Before you run another mile or lift that barbell, know this: there’s only so many calories you can burn. However—combine killer workouts with a killer nutritional weekly plan, and […]
3 Workouts For When You Don’t Feel Like Working Out
There’s no shame in admitting it: sometimes, you just don’t feel like working out. You’re not in the mood to ‘feel the burn,’ shed some calories, and be around those hard core, enthusiastic gym-goers that bench what you dream of benching. That’s ok—no matter what goals you’re striving for, we’ve got four workouts for when […]
Ways muscle age and how you can prevent it
Muscle mass deteriorates with age. As we lose mass we also lose some of our former strength and functionality. Some muscle loss is normal and unavoidable. Still, there are things we can do to minimize the kinds of muscle loss that lead to frailty and reduced independence. What happens to muscle as we age Several […]
Should You Eat Before Working Out?
Does your spin class buddy or weight lifting partner swear by working out without eating a thing first? Do they seem to lose steam halfway through their workout, as though they struggle just to make it through another ten minutes of class, or another round of deadlifts? Ah, the power of potassium, fiber and protein […]
Motivation hacks for when you don’t feel like working out
Working out, and let’s be honest here, is easier said than done. Forget where there’s a will there’s a way. When it comes to exercise where there’s a will there is often also a dozen “legitimate” excuses you can use to hide your flagging motivation. Here’s what to do when you want to exercise but […]
