A knee injury doesn’t have to put a kibosh on your plans to exercise. There are many workouts that you can do without using your knees. There are exercises for the legs that won’t damage injury like a torn ACL or meniscus further. If you have arthritis, there are ones that can make your knees […]
If you’re new to weight training, understanding the basics is mandatory. Beginners often think of dumbbells or barbells for weight training, but that’s not necessarily the case. You can interchange weight training for strength or resistance training, so the equipment expands to kettlebells, body weight, resistance bands, or resistance machines. It’s all about working against […]
If you want to build strength, kettlebells are a good tool to use. They’re good for more than just strength-building, they’re also excellent as an aerobic workout or to increase flexibility. You’ll work your entire body when you do kettlebell exercises and achieve the same results as you would get from other types of workouts […]
If you groan inside when it’s time to workout, you might be facing workout boredom. It affects almost everyone at some time. Here are some things you can do to help prevent it. Start by varying your workout. Doing the same stale workout daily can make it a drudge. You lose focus and mindlessly go […]
A healthier lifestyle boosts your immune system. Just going outside in the sun increases your vitamin D intake. Exercising regularly also plays a role. The food or don’t eat provides the biggest improvement and is something you can control. If your diet is high in sugar, it can increase inflammation. Sugar competes with vitamin C […]
If the thought of eating carbs makes you believe you’ll blow up like a balloon, you’ve fallen into the anti-carb trap. As with everything nowadays people only read the headline and don’t read the fine print. Some carbs are bad. Those often have added sugar and highly processed ingredients and offer only calories with no […]
Everyone has had that craving for a sweet treat at one time or another. It can be addressed by eating a candy bar or food with added sugar or with fruits. The best solution is the natural one/ It’s the sweetness that Mother Nature provides. Before modern society developed the donut, cavemen had fresh fruit […]
It doesn’t matter what the situation is, we all have self-talk. Some people cheer themselves on with mental words like “You got this,” and “I can do this.” Others just tell themselves they’re failures and to give up. Who do you think is the most successful? The person who is their own best friend. That’s […]
The first step is the beginning of any journey. It’s why you have to “just do it.” Make that commitment and take the first step. If you’re a planner, but never set your plans in motion, you’ve accomplished nothing. If you start something and plan as you go, at least you’ve made progress. For some […]
Whether you’ve just started working out or are a seasoned gym member, you probably are making some common mistakes when you workout. Some mistakes can add time to every workout, while others slow your fitness progress. If you don’t have the proper form for an exercise, that mistake can cause injury or minimize the benefits […]