The debate over running on a treadmill vs. outside has been around for awhile. Running outdoors can improve stability by forcing you to navigate ever-changing terrain. But a treadmill forces you to sustain speed and performance levels that might otherwise lag outdoors. At the end of the day, there is no one single answer to the question of whether it is better to run on a treadmill or outside. … [Read more...]
How to Work Out Properly In a Commercial Gym
When we want to workout at home, we often don't have all of the equipment that we need, so we go to the gym instead. It's hard to train like a rebel when you're stuck inside a globo-gym. It's not fun being surrounded by bad music, useless machines, and people who don't know what they're doing. But luckily, I've developed a good attitude towards training that allows me to work out without being … [Read more...]
Tips for Desk Jockeys: What to Do About Sitting All Day
Your desk has become your second home, and your chair has become your best friend. Your desk has become your second home, and your chair has become your best friend. Although we spend a lot of time at work, it is often spent sitting uncomfortably in a low chair, with a high desk, looking down at a screen at an angle which makes us feel like Quasimodo. If you spend a lot of time looking at … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Your Fears of Exercise
If you're finding it difficult to get back into working out because of your fears, you're not alone. It's normal to feel intimidated by joining a new gym, especially if you don't know anyone there. However, there are ways to overcome these fears so that you can get back into shape. A survey of 1,000 Americans found that 65 percent of women and 36 percent of men avoid the gym out of fear of … [Read more...]
Your Ultimate Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition
What and when you eat are both critical factors. What is post-workout nutrition? Post-workout nutrition is an intriguing topic and rightfully so. The basic idea is threefold: The body deals with nutrients differently at different times, depending on activity. What you consume before, during, and especially after your workout is important. By consuming particular nutrients after your … [Read more...]
16 Tips to Help You Get (or Stay) Fit This Holiday Season + 10 Exercise Strategies
Many adults worry about gaining weight during the holidays. During the holidays, people may eat more than usual and not get as much exercise, which can lead to weight gain. On average, adults in Western societies gain about 1 pound during the period from mid-November to mid-January. Holidays are one of the main reasons people gain weight each year, even though it may not seem like a lot. … [Read more...]
12 Squat Alternatives You Should Try Now
Why are some squats are better than others and how do you to correctly perform them? Wall Squats Wall squats are perfect for people who can't do regular squats because they're in pain. The ball and wall help you balance and take pressure off your knees and hips. Choose a ball size that will allow the ball to come to midway between your knees and hips when you are standing. Position the … [Read more...]
20 Remarkably Easy Tips to Reach Your Fitness Goals
This article will tell you about some simple tips that will help you achieve your fitness goals, whether you want to lose weight or get stronger. Following these tips will help you get amazing results! Set Realistic Fitness Goals Setting a weight loss goal that is achievable is key to being successful. Losing 30 pounds in a month is not realistic for someone who has never dieted or worked … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Stay Lean Year Round
You have to constantly monitor yourself and make lifestyle adjustments. Leanness isn't easy, but it's possible. It is difficult to stay lean with a single-digit body-fat percentage, and it may not be realistic for some people. However, it is not impossible. You cannot simply work hard to reach your goal and then stop, since your body will want to go back to its natural state. You have to … [Read more...]
17 Low Impact Cardio Workouts That Are More Effective Than You Think
Aerobic exercise is any type of exercise that gets your heart rate up and makes you breathe hard. This can include activities like brisk walking, swimming, running, or cycling. Aerobic exercise is any activity that gets your heart rate up and makes you breathe harder. During aerobic exercise, your body uses more oxygen than it does during normal activities like sitting or sleeping. This helps … [Read more...]