Many women skip strength training and completely avoid lifting weights. They think of it as a male type of exercise, but they’re wrong. Everyone needs strong muscles. One reason for the misconception and avoidance is the concern that using weights will create bulk. It’s far harder for women to bulk up because they don’t have […]
People track fitness trends by taking surveys. Several large surveys involving over a hundred thousand people found that the number one trend was wearable fitness technology. That can include smart watches, heart rate monitors, fitness trackers, and trackers that check the calories you’re burning, the amount of sleep you get, and your blood pressure. Free […]
If you’re already working out but haven’t made any changes in years, this coming year is the time to do it. Exercising can become a bore, especially if your only goal is to do it. The same is true of eating healthy. An exciting fitness challenge pushes you to your limit. It must be specific […]
You probably have heard that planning meals and making them ahead can help you stick with a healthy eating plan, but did you know it also can help you save time and money? That’s right! When you learn to do meal prep like a pro, you’ll breeze through the process and save more time during […]
Your core muscles affect your entire body. They help maintain balance and stability. They include the pelvis, lower back, hips, and abs. If your abs aren’t strong, your other muscles have to do more work and compensate for that weakness. It affects your posture and can cause back, hip, and leg pain. Signs of weak […]
There is a major concern over weight loss. On one hand, the nation is facing an epidemic of obesity and on the other hand, people, particularly teens, have body image problems that can cause eating disorders. Both obesity and eating disorders are destructive to the overall health of all individuals. How do we address one […]
If you already have problems with your knees, running on a treadmill may exacerbate it, but not as bad as running on a hard floor or outside. When you run outside, the land is uneven if you’re running on the ground and if you’re running on concrete or pavement, the treadmill creates a softer landing. […]
No matter what your age, fitness is important. That’s especially true of teenagers. Unfortunately, many physical activities that were once part of teen lives have been replaced with screen time on a phone, laptop, or iPad. A sedentary lifestyle affects both mental and physical health negatively. Adults can encourage teens to be more active in […]
If you follow the science, you know that weight loss is not the same as fat loss. You can lose weight by eliminating water weight, burning fat, or using lean muscle tissue as a source of energy. The ideal is to burn fat and not burn muscle tissue. Losing fat and building muscle tissue improves […]
Adequate quality sleep is necessary for good health. Lack of sleep affects so many areas of your health. It can even sabotage your weight loss efforts. Making a few small changes to your nightly routine can make all the difference. It won’t help to stress about sleep, just make a few small changes and you’ll […]