If building more muscle mass is your latest project, learning the basics can help you complete it faster. While you need to lift something heavy, it takes more than that to get maximum results. Before you start any exercise, whether you’re lifting bodyweight or barbells, learn the proper form. If you don’t focus on your […]
It shouldn’t be hard to know which foods benefit your health. Food manufacturers tend to make it more difficult with advertising containing words like fat-free or gluten-free in big letters to grab your attention. You start to identify fat and gluten as unhealthy and avoid food containing them. While gluten can affect people with celiac […]
Consider both the reality of the goal and the psychology of it when you set goals. If it’s weight loss, it’s even more complicated. You need a realistic goal and the ability to believe you can achieve it. You must also identify the pitfalls along the way. If you’ve tried to shed those extra pounds […]
If you want to avoid hanger—that combination of hunger and anger—when you’re dieting, find food that will help you stay full. It’s not the sugar treat you keep thinking about. That will satisfy you for a short time. It won’t take long before you’ll be even hungrier. Eat food that is filling and healthy. How […]
Being realistic and setting sustainable goals should be a top priority. It’s exciting to set huge goals, but if they can’t be achieved or maintained, they’re useless. You may be trying to change too much too soon or be unrealistic about your expectations. If you want to shed 100 pounds, don’t expect to lose 10 […]
No matter what your fitness goal is, stick with it all week, including the weekend. Whether you want to lose weight, develop a sleep schedule, quit smoking, or get fit, sticking with your goal is vital. Otherwise, your weekend behavior will sabotage all the hard work you did all week, and you’ll have to start […]
If you believe you’re following a healthy eating plan and still not losing weight, maybe your mistake is related to portion size. If you’re eating celery, lettuce, broccoli, or another low-calorie vegetable, it’s not as important. If you’re eating higher-calorie foods, especially desserts or dishes with creamy sauces, it makes a huge difference. Even snack […]
Sometimes, you want to start your exercises without any warm-up session. At the end of the workout, you’re ready to quit, so you don’t bother with cool-down. Doing either of those things is a big mistake. They both help protect you and prevent injury. Skipping these five-minute sessions isn’t an option if you want the […]
Who doesn’t want extra tips to help you build faster and reach your goals? When you’re working hard, everything counts. You may have heard of the benefits that including pre and post-workout nutrition in your program can bring. It’s not just for calories or any food, even junk food, would do. It’s about the right […]
There are positives and negatives in joining group fitness classes, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. If you sign up for a class that’s not your fitness level, you’ll either feel bored or inadequate because you can’t keep up. It’s important to find a class that is a good fit and meets your needs. […]