Fitness

First, let’s talk about why you need to learn proper technique and form even before you touch the dumbbells. Most people think that no matter how you lift weights, nothing will go wrong and your body will accept the pressure while magically adjusting itself to your lifting style. This kind of mentality can end up…

You probably know that any form of physical activity beats sitting on the couch if you want to look and feel younger. However, some exercises are more effective than others. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic figured out how you can design your workouts to reverse the clock as much as possible in as little time…

If you are victim to back pain, you’re not the only one. In fact, lower back pain is the world’s single leading cause of disability worldwide, and is the second most shared reason for doctor’s office visits. Approximately 31 million Americans are experiencing back pain right now. If you’re one of them, chances are you’re…

Walking is often overlooked as a cardio activity because it is something we do every day. So much emphasis is placed on hard workouts like CrossFit and running, that most women forget that walking is one of the best forms of cardio out there. While it cannot be denied that the results that you get…

Black Friday is the single biggest shopping day of the year in the United States. Before the celebration dishes are even cool, shoppers are headed out the door at midnight or shopping online for all sorts of sales and deals to kick off the holiday season. Most stores maintain the sales through “Cyber Monday” or the…

Do you start exercise plans with the best intentions of getting in shape, but then have trouble staying with any regimen long enough to see the benefits? Developing a personal exercise plan that you can stick to will help you to lead a longer and healthier life. These are some principles and techniques to help…

In these days of fast food dinners and hours spent sitting at computers and video games, families need more than ever to work together to stay healthy. As a parent, you have a responsibility to teach your kids the importance of being physically active every day. Exercising together as a family ensures kids will grow…

Finding the time to exercise isn’t always easy. There’s work, school, activities, appointments, meetings, errands, chores, and many other things that can get in the way of exercise. Sometimes going to the gym or out for a run just isn’t possible. So, what is one to do when life gets in the way of staying…