With the temperatures plummeting this time of year, many of us tend to hibernate inside our homes. But, hibernating is for bears. As humans it’s important to stay active through all four seasons. Yet, a poll of 5,000 people found that 30 percent get no exercise at all during the winter months.
Just because it is [...]

Congratulations! You’ve chosen to embark on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle. After much research, you’ve eliminated processed foods and sugar from your diet, reduced your fat intake, and increased your protein. Each day begins with you dragging yourself out of bed to make sure you get in your new workout regimen, including both cardio [...]

Losing weight requires more than a physical commitment - the mental aspect is also vitally important. When it comes to fitness, the mind truly is a powerful thing.
Have doubts that there is a mind-body connection to wellness? Simply try this easy test: do a workout of your choice (running, walking, lifting weights) with your favorite [...]

There are so many reasons why proper form and posture are important when you are working out. Most exercise professionals won’t even let clients begin an exercise routine without learning about the basic form for [...]

You’ve seen those spray bottles next to the equipment at your gym, right? Well, if you think that it is only to clean the sweat off of the equipment, before or after you use it, you’re only half right.
There is a strain of staph bacteria that has become drug resistant and it could quite possibly [...]

It has been confirmed by the people at the prestigious Mayo that everyone can benefit from massages. According to research reported in February 2006, the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) reported that there are health benefits attributed to regular massage. They confirmed that human touch is actually good for both physical and [...]

When it comes to weight training and fitness, slow and steady wins the race! When your body is ready, increase the intensity of your workout in small amounts, this will provide the challenge necessary for improvements without causing injury. Too much too soon can over stress the body, limit your progress and increase your risk [...]

Set goals that can be measured and specific to you. Goals like “weight loss or muscle gain” are usually too general. Be more specific like: reaching a certain dress size, losing 20 pounds, curling 40 pounds, etc. If your goals are large… break them up into smaller pieces (i.e. losing 5 pounds in 1 month, [...]

Cooling down should be part of every workout routine. A cool down helps your body recover from the stress of exercise and helps the circulatory system return to a resting state. Not cooling down can lead to dizziness and fainting… not a good idea with sharp metal objects typically found in gyms. A typical cool [...]

Stretching is highly recommended either before or after your workout but can really be done at any time. Corrective stretching is done before exercise but after a warm-up to lengthen chronically short muscles and help your body remain aligned properly. Relaxation stretching is done after exercise to lengthen muscles and help them return to their [...]