If you want to build new lean muscle tissue, you have to completely fatigue your muscles. Using proper form and achieving the right intensity level will help you do just that. But how do you know if you’re fatiguing your muscles? When lifting weights, you should feel a significant burn when you finish each set. […]
You skipped your workout to watch TV… for the third time this week. It’s OK, because nobody’s watching, right? When the only person that you are accountable to for your actions is yourself, you’re walking in dangerous territory. Why? Because it’s easy not to feel guilty about skipping a workout if nobody is there to […]
Did you know that it’s not just the foods you eat, but actually the way you EAT them that matters when it comes to maximum fat-burning? For example, if you are eating pre-sliced strawberries, the fat-burning vitamin content of these sweet treats can be compromised due to prolonged exposure to oxygen. Instead, when eating strawberries, […]
You’re bummed that your kids decided not to try out for the soccer team. Instead, they’re sitting on the couch watching TV and eating cookies. Are your kids just lazy? Think again. You may actually be the one to blame for their inactivity. According to a study from Penn State University, young girls age 8-10 […]
Weight isn’t the only measure of fitness, and it may not be the best way to gauge your progress. The mirror is truly your best friend when it comes to weight-loss progress. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to wean yourself off of the bathroom scale because it gives you what seems like “direct” feedback. But consider this: […]
I’ve never heard a woman complain about having fat shoulders. Compared with flabby abs, jiggly thighs and sagging arms, the shoulders are low priority – and that’s why most people skip shoulder exercises. But here’s why you shouldn’t neglect your shoulders, starting today: Flexing new muscles will seemingly form muscles quickly (trust me, you’ll notice […]
Yoga is one of the oldest fitness systems in the world (more than 4,000 years old) – and it offers numerous health and fitness benefits. It can reduce stress, create stronger, leaner and lengthened muscles and improve your sense of well-being. Here’s a simple yoga move called warrior pose to strengthen your core and abdominals. I perform […]
Ever wonder why you feel so good after working out? It’s not just your imagination at play – psychologists and exercise physiologists have found that exercise may actually work as well as drugs for treating depression. A Duke University study tested this theory by recruiting 156 men and women age 50 and older who suffered […]
We have all heard that we need to drink water for good health: It keeps your blood flowing, provides cushioning for joints and transports nutrients into – and waste out of – cells. But the adage that we need eight large glasses of water a day has little evidence to support it. Kidney specialists would argue that you need only […]
Here’s a great core move to strengthen your spine and tone your abdominal muscles. It will also help you get rid of excess flab on your stomach. Give it a try! Step 1: Lie on your belly and balance on your knees and extend your arms. Press your hands against the floor. Step 2: Exhale as you […]
