All of us have been there: you’re doing great – eating right, going to the gym, losing weight – and then you get the flu. Or twist your ankle. Before you know it, it’s been over a week, and you haven’t broken a sweat once. Sometimes it’s a big deal, but sometimes the timing is…
It’s an ongoing debate in the fitness community: is it better to work out on an empty stomach or eat a snack before hitting the gym? Whether your goal is weight loss or muscle building, you’re sure to find dozens of articles that encourage each strategy. So, is working out in a fasted state harmful,…
While losing weight, some body areas often need a little extra work than others, such as your stomach and upper arms. However, it’s difficult to target weight loss to a specific area of your body. Here we explain what you can do about it. Why Are The Upper Arms Such A Problem Area? Even slim…
We’ve all seen her: The female jogger gracefully bounding through the neighborhood early on a Saturday morning. But what makes her get up so early on the weekend to put her running shoes on? The simple answer is that she has successfully moved from the need to exercise into the mysterious land where she actually wants to….
It’s very important to incorporate exercise into your new healthy lifestyle. Not only will you lose weight quicker, but many studies have shown that those who exercise are far more likely to maintain their new weight than those who rely on diet alone. However, it’s also important to keep the tone, ensuring that you build…
As the temperature begins to cool and the nights draw closer, we tend to switch to hibernation mode, and all our best exercise and fitness intentions are forgotten in favor of nights spent on the couch keeping warm. However, your weight loss journey and your health will suffer if you put exercise on hold while…