We all believe certain life maxims that sound likes reasonable advice but is not. It not about what you believe that you learn is invalid. It's about your ability to let go of that belief.
Every workout you complete and well-balanced meal you eat will not feel like a party. But the best you can make them seem like they are can make a difference.
Want to lose weight but also want to keep eating? You can and maybe should eat more as you increase your activity. But what you should eat more of is less calorie-dense foods.
If you really are sick, you should take a break from exercising. If you think you have the strength to knock out a workout, remember to stay hydrated and take lots of breaks between exercises.
Getting a streak of workout days is not as simple as just showing up at the gym over and over again. A lot of life gets in the way that makes the motivation to get it done that much harder. Don't commit to 6 days at the gym a week from the start....
Both aerobic activities and strength training have benefits to the brain, but that more complicated forms of exercise--like tennis and basketball--provide the biggest boost.
60% of people who put 'go to the gym' on their list of New Year's Resolutions will give up by February. But that doesn't mean you can't restart any time you like.
The struggle to improve your health can be tough on its own. It can be even tougher with the weight of your current health status staring you in the face every time you look into a mirror.
Being busy implies you have a mismanaged schedule you should deal with. Being inconsistently busy means you have a mismanaged life you need to deal with.
Now that we’ve appeased the frustrated gym rats, its time to put the nerves of all intimidated newcomers at ease. You should never fear the gym or the advanced gym-goers. They want you there more than you know.
New Year’s Resolutions lead people who don’t frequent the gym like a pilgrimage. Whether you are a frustrated gym rat or an intimidated newcomer, there is no reason to fear the overcrowded gym in January.
Given enough time, you will find plenty of spots where you will fall off track in your fitness goals. You can get always get back on track, despite how hard and how far you get off track.
The massive spreads of foods and deserts are tempting to anyone trying to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. So don't be afraid of the normally 'forbidden' foods that become amply abundant from November until January.
Slow down. Take your time and enjoy the processes of both preparing and eating your food. You will be surprised just how much health you get from just destressing from feeding your metabolism.
To keep your metabolism up and working most efficiently, try to eat 5-6 small meals a day, roughly 300-500 calories per meal. This is an overly simple solution and may not be sufficient for elite level athletes, but for the average person trying to...
This is a message targeted at those of you who have multiple sets of dumbbells in your workout bubble. Did it ever occur to you that others might be in need of the 25-pounds weights you are hoarding while you use the 15-pound weights?
