The combination of a healthy diet and a more active lifestyle can really help you to lose more weight. But, you can help to make the exercise you do work extra hard for you by eating the right foods before and after your workout. Here we explain how long before and after exercise you should…
Incorporating family workouts into your weight loss journey is a fun way to mix up your daily fitness routine. Whether losing weight, training for a race, starting a new eating plan, or learning to deal with a chronic disease, the support, and involvement of your family makes a huge difference. One of the biggest lifestyle…
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,…
Apples are great for your health, but having an apple-shaped body really isn’t. An apple-shaped body, describing those who store fat around their middle and have a larger than average waist size, is the unhealthiest body shape of all. But, beneath the surface of every apple is an apple core, the hourglass figure that we…
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…