When you get enough sleep, you wake up rested and ready for your day. But that’s not the only reason to get adequate sleep. Research has found that getting too few zzz’s may be a major reason why so many of us overeat and end up overweight. When you don’t get enough sleep, it’s more […]

 If you’re new to fitness you may be wondering why you’re sore after a weight-training or cardio session. It could be a number of factors, including your previous level of fitness and activity, your age or the intensity of your workout. Since this is the first time you have exercised – or it has been […]

The point of working out is to do what’s best for your body. But if you’re pushing yourself to your limits each day, you may feel like you’re pushing yourself over the edge. It’s not only OK to take breaks, it’s actually vital to the overall success of your fitness plan. Your body literally needs […]

You pulled a hamstring kicking around a soccer ball in the park and are now on doctor’s orders to take it easy for a few weeks. What now? If you can’t exercise, there’s no reason to throw in the weight-loss towel. When your body needs to take a break from exercise, it’s time to focus […]

The arms can be problematic for many women. Particularly, the triceps muscle and the back of the arms can become soft and lack tone; however, this does not have to be the case. Some reasonable dieting and focused exercises can eliminate any arm trouble that you might find creeping up on you! While push-ups may […]

Running is one of the best calorie-burning exercises you can do. But if you’re an out-of-shape beginner, running can feel next to impossible. That doesn’t mean it’s not for you – it’ll just take a bit longer to work up to it. If you’d like to join the elite group of proud runners, but need […]

Do you stick to the old adage “no pain, no gain”? If so, you could be setting yourself up for some serious injuries. If you experience pain while exercising, something isn’t right – period. Contrary to this popular saying, pain doesn’t give way to fitness gains. It actually impedes your ability to perform exercises correctly and, worse, […]

If you had to name what the most important factors for a successful exercise program are, what would you say? Weight loss would probably be on the top of your list, but if you’re following a good program, it should be a given. Two of the most important features of any successful weight-loss program are […]

It’s no secret that a lazy mate can be a major weight-loss roadblock, but did you know that couples who join fitness programs together are twice as likely to stick with it? And in case you’ve forgotten, what matters most in any weight-loss program is how long you do it. Most weight goals fail to […]

Recently, PepsiCo paid $9 millionto settle a lawsuit after it was discovered that their “All Natural” Naked Juice contained artificial ingredients. Rather than actually make the drink all natural, it has dropped the All Natural label from the brand. This event underscores one of the most profitable and successful hoaxes the food industry has pulled […]