Category: Fitness

Pregnancy is a time of growth and change. This is true for the mind as well as the body. As a woman’s body nurtures a new being, she can go through a range of new sensations and emotions. Although not all activity is recommended for women when they are pregnant, pregnant women may perform safe exercise […]

In a fast-paced society where time seems to fly right by, often times people turn to smoking as an outlet to their stress. The negative effects of smoking are pretty well known so I won’t go into the specific details of the negative effects of smoking. If you are a smoker who smokes frequently for […]

Improving your health with fitness is paramount for our well being. A good fitness plan can ensure you lead a healthy and fulfilling life, and even though fitness can often be grueling, it pays off in the long run in more ways than one. Here are ten tips on how to improve your health. Improve Your Health […]

I hear so many talking about bulking up without really understanding what it means. Often times when people are in the process of bulking up, they are really just becoming fat because they consume so much garbage and excess calories. Instead of the excess calories turning into muscle, they just turn into fat. There are […]

Do any of these 3 things apply to you? You’ve been going to the gym for hours and hours on end, but are not getting results You work so hard, but feel so tired and drained all the time You’re not getting out of your workouts what you feel you are putting in If any […]

So you are into working out and you are wondering to yourself: How long should you workout for? There is no right answer to this question as it varies from person to person and fitness level. It also varies in regards to what you are doing and how intense your workouts are. This question would […]

So you’re new to weight lifting or you have been lifting for a while now and are still a little confused about how much you should be working out. You are asking yourself the question of “How many times a week should I work out to achieve my fitness goals?” and would like to find […]

Consistently staying motivated to anything in life is a constant struggle. We have so many things in our lives that we want to accomplish and often times, we end up becoming overwhelmed and complete nothing. Between work and kids and family and the many other stresses that we endure throughout our loves, it is no wonder […]

Stretching is often overlooked by most fitness enthusiasts and even athletes. With time being such a valuable resource, many people consider stretching to be a waste of time. What many people fail to realize all the many health benefits of stretching exercises and how stretching can greatly improve their lives. Reasons Why Stretching Should be […]

Does burning calories while doing nothing sound too good to be true? Well, it shouldn’t! Thanks to an effect called Exercise Post-Exercise Consumption (EPOC), your body continues to burn calories after you finish. In this article, we will discuss exactly what the exercise afterburn effect is and isn’t, how to use it to your advantage, […]