You may not be able to compare apples to oranges, but there’s a good reason to compare apples to pears. Genetically speaking, those are the two predominant body types. If you tend to put on extra weight in your abdomen, you’re what’s known as an apple shape. If you gain fat in your lower body […]
Shin splints, or “tibial stress syndrome,” are a runner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, they’re also common among avid runners because of the repetitious nature of the sport. The extreme and debilitating pain of shin splints can be felt on the front of the lower leg along the medial (inside) edge of the tibia, the larger of […]
No time for exercise during the week? You’re not alone. Millions of adults are stretched for time and can only spare a few precious moments to work out Monday through Friday. And that makes weekends the perfect time to catch up on fitness. We call those people weekend warriors. Although fitness experts recommend exercising at […]
Kick Fever Fitness, Kick Boxing, Strength Training, Fat Burning, Cardio, Flab to Fab Fitness Boot Camp Classes. Kick Fever Fitness Fitness Classes is a combination of aerobic, boxing and Martial-arts-style maneuvers that are much more than self-defense, It’s a 900 calorie burning, stress relieving, energizing, waist slimming, thigh tightening, focus pad pounding, strength developing, fun and […]
You’re busy! The thought of a hour long workout is far from your mind, and probably far from possible. Getting the recommended 60 minutes of exercise a day is difficult for those who try to do it all at once. Fortunately, studies show that doing two 30-minute exercise sessions, three 20-minute workouts, or even six […]
Diets work. Exercise works. There’s no doubt about it. However, they need to be tailored to your needs for them to work. Don’t just dive head first into any weight-loss program; experts agree that the No. 1 reason people don’t lose weight is that they just can’t stick with their chosen program long enough. In other […]
Why should you bother adding a little pep to your step? Because random acts of fitness really do add up. You may not think that walking a few extra feet every day is worth the extra effort, but it really does have a snowball effect if you keep it up. Focus on the simple stuff, […]
Why isn’t your exercise program working for you? Probably because you never do it! Studies show that the No. 1 problem with losing weight is not the diet or fitness plan itself, but rather a lack of follow-through. The key is to find an exercise you enjoy. That way you’ll look forward to your workouts rather […]
Exercise balls are both fun and functional and can really spice up your fitness routine. There are balls of all shapes, sizes and weights out there: stability balls for core work, medicine balls for strength and Bosu balls for agility, core stability and more. Fitness balls are generally inexpensive and great fun for at-home workouts. […]
When it comes to losing weight, it may not be how many calories you burn in a week that affects your bottom line most. Rather, it’s how often you burn these calories. If you’re relying on a 4-hour weekend hike to make up for a sedentary week, you may actually be better off spending four […]
