Fitness
15 Weight Loss Motivation Tips
If you’re like many adults, you begin your diet with great enthusiasm. You drink protein smoothies and turn down desserts. However, as the weeks go by, you find yourself making more excuses and shedding fewer pounds. Jumping from one popular diet plan to another is likely to yield the same results until you build sustainable…
Read MoreWays to Workout at Home That Require Little-to-No Equipment
Going to the gym isn’t for everyone. The cost of a membership can be one factor, but many of us just can’t fit trips to the gym into our schedules. Plus, with gyms closed during COVID-19 for the foreseeable future, it’s more important than ever to explore alternative options for staying fit. You just need…
Read MoreFunctional Fitness vs Traditional Strength Training
Traditional strength training has been popular in the fitness world for many years and is arguably the most used way to get fit. Functional Fitness has become more popular over the last five years, and many people are beginning to use this as a way to get fit due the ease of being able to…
Read MoreHow Walking Can Improve Your Mental Health
Many people talk about walking to help burn calories and fat, improve their heart health and overall physical health, but don’t forget it is amazing for your mental health as well. Here are some ways you can actually improve your mental health just by walking. It Helps to Release Endorphins First of all, any form…
Read MoreChoosing The Right Dance Style For You
Standard cardio (e.g., running on the treadmill or using the elliptical) isn’t for everyone. While these machines have their advantages, the workouts they provide can get stale. Good news is, there are plenty of fun ways to “sneak in” cardio. Have you tried high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? These routines can get the heart racing while…
Read MoreExercising on a Budget: Get in Great Shape Without a Gym Membership
Who says you need a gym to get in great shape? The prevalence of gyms is a relatively recent phenomenon. There have always been people in great shape, with or without a gym membership. You can avoid the fees, travel time, and other inconveniences and get in shape without leaving your home or neighborhood. You…
Read MoreKeys to Staying Motivated During Your Workout
[image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/Gh8QHONEHOE] We all understand the benefits of regular exercise. Sure, you want to be healthier and you want to feel better. These are good reasons to decide to start working out. With that said, there is more to it than just deciding that you want to start working out – from picking comfortable…
Read MoreSticking To Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution
The decision to exercise more is the most popular New Year’s resolution for 2020. That means gyms across the country and around the globe are seeing spikes in attendance. However, typically, that spike in gym attendance returns to normal just a few weeks after Jan. 1. If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution, you…
Read MoreSleep Like A Baby With This Breathing Exercises
Introduction Are you a night owl with dark rings underneath your eyes and a brain fogged with sleep deprivation and worries? If so, then it is time to adopt the seven amazing breathing exercises for deep and sound sleep. If you stay up through the night until the birds start to chirp, then start practicing…
Read More10 Ways to Overcome Gymtimidation
Does the thought of setting foot in a gym induce anxiety? Gymtimidation is the fear of being judged by more experienced gym buffs for using equipment improperly, wearing the wrong workout attire or not looking fit or svelte enough. Most individuals experience gymtimidation at some point during their fitness journey, regardless of their size, strength…
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