Breathe From Your Belly

It’s a crucial part of living, but so simple a mechanism that it’s often ignored. Breathing gives our body the oxygen it needs. But there are also some fantastic psychological benefits to breathing. Without enough oxygen, you become lethargic, tired and depressed. However, taking full, deep breaths can heighten your energy and focus. When you […]

The Couple That Plays Together Gets Fit Faster

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 not […]

No Pain, No Gain? Think Again

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 hurt 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, can […]

The Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training may sound intense and hard to perform, but it’s not. With dumbbells, barbells and other load-bearing equipment, strength-training exercises will stress your muscles, but they’ll do so safely and more effectively than other workouts. After your first workout, your muscles may be more fatigued than they were after other exercise programs – and […]

Kick Fever Fitness – Fight Stress With a Sweat-Pumping Workout

Most women feel like they must be superwoman. They have to balance growing career responsibilities and financial investments while simultaneously maintaining strong relationships with loved ones. This whirlwind of responsibility and activity can have a debilitating effect when it becomes overwhelming! It can stop us from achieving results and accomplishing our goals. So what’s your […]

Kick Fever Fitness – Buddy Up With Your Workouts

Having a hard time sticking with your fitness routine? Find a friend to help you out and you may experience more fitness success. Why? Partnering up will make you accountable to someone other than yourself. Which means you’re more likely to make the effort even when you really don’t feel like it. You may also […]

Kick Fever Fitness – Stick to It

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 […]

Kick Fever Fitness – Forget the Scale

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: […]