Tenerife might not be the first bucket list destination for the seasoned hiker, but it’s an isle worth considering. It even boasts a walking festival, which is perfect for anyone looking to join fellow trail lovers. Here are our top 5 areas for exploring the diverse terrain of this intriguing Canary Isle. Many airlines offer affordable tickets to [...]
Shoulders, triceps, biceps...forearms? If you’re neglecting these part of your arms, then check out Gymjunkies’ forearm workout for maximum results! Exercises Work When You Work! First and foremost (no pun intended,) working out will require you to be engaged and active the whole time. In short, exercises work when you work! Therefore, you need to keep your [...]
It’s no secret that the health and fitness market is growing rapidly as well as the number of snake-oil books, videos and supplements on exercise, nutrition, and weight loss. Tens of thousands of people who are unhappy about their fitness are spending a huge sum of money on unsuccessful supplements and books hoping that one of [...]
One of the severe consequences of leading a sedentary lifestyle is back pain. On the contrary, even highly active people also suffer from back pain. Reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, for the year 2011–12, National Health Survey have shown that approximately 13.6% of the Australian population, which sums up to 3 million Australians, suffer [...]
There are plenty of ways to make your workout more effective and diversify it. Here you will see how to include cleaning in your fitness routine--to keep your body fit and your home hygienic. These 6 outstanding ways to diversify your fitness routine with cleaning are easy to apply and have two main benefits: for your [...]
I am delighted to share talented Vegan Coach and Personal Trainer, Ramona Cadogan's story with you. Ramona became a vegan for the animals but also to prevent or reduce the chances of getting ill from consuming animal products. She is a National level athlete in Olympic weightlifting competitions--in fact, she took the silver medal at her first National meet by being in the [...]
With major health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer becoming more prevalent, many are concerned about their health. As poor dieting and being overweight are often the culprits behind such diseases, the interest in getting fit is back by popular demand. Being more active and even joining a gym can help you to lose targeted [...]
When most people think "abs," they think the muffin top that blooms over the top of too-tight pants. But abdominals, a set collectively known as the core, includes the many interconnected muscles that run up the back and stretch down to the butt and the front and inner thighs. Belly fat can be a nasty sight! [...]
Love a great workout? Have you tried HIIT? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) refers to workouts that move between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or even total rest. HIIT is designed to get and keep your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time. Benefits of HIIT HIIT workouts: • Can help [...]
I have always loved to travel, however, most of my trips have been fun, yet typical, tourist vacations packed with busy days spent sightseeing, eating, taking photos and exploring the traditions, history, arts and culture of the area. From Istanbul to Casablanca to Dakar--and many other stimulating locales--I have truly grown from my wonderful sojourns. But, despite the [...]
In some cases, your metabolism slows down due to countless factors. Thus, despite the efforts you are putting in at the gym by working out to reduce body weight or get into shape, this approach might not be working for you. There are countless people who complain that despite their continuous efforts and determination they remain unable to reach [...]
Chest workout usually includes dozens of exercises that can be done almost on a daily basis. Many websites and forums all over the internet list about 84 different types of chest workout varieties, but trying all of them in your entire lifetime, and that too regularly, is definitely out of the question. The only ones you [...]
Like exercise, correct posture is necessary for maintaining health and fitness. By posture, we mean the specific position of the body. A posture in which bones, joints and other body muscles maintain a correct alignment is known as good posture. Correct body posture helps in reducing strains, injuries and fatigue. And good core strength helps in [...]
It’s estimated that 3.2 percent of the population are vegetarian, with another 10 percent of Americans choosing to consume a “vegetarian-inclined diet.” These numbers will likely grow as more and more research continues to reveal the benefits of eating a plant-based diet—advantages that range from lower risk of disease to an easier time losing weight. But what [...]
You only get one body, and it's critical that you do what you can in order to take care of it. Vegetarianism offers people numerous health benefits, but sometimes it's necessary to be well-informed and vigilant in order to make sure that you get enough plant-based protein and other essential nutrients to maintain a high metabolism. Fortunately, there are natural tips [...]
We know living a healthy, meaningful life is incredibly important and that being healthy always requires balance. However, the arrival of spring reminds us that all of those warm, hearty meals we indulged on throughout winter are still sticking around, despite our best efforts to eat as many spring salads as possible. Weight gain during the [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 610,000 people die of heart disease every year in the United States, accounting for one in every fourth deaths. And that’s despite the fact that U.S. healthcare spending surpassed $9,500 per person in 2014. The statistics may be dire, but with so many people suffering [...]
Have you been exercising for a few weeks, and seen great results, but lately the workouts have lost their pizzazz? Do any of these issues sound familiar? You are not losing as much weight as you did when you first started. You have lost your motivation. You are really just plain bored with your workout routine. Don’t worry, you [...]
Inside every human is a natural runner. If we’re talking about what a species does best, none do long-distance land travel better than homo sapiens. Our biomechanics evolved over millions of years to basically outrun everything else... in the long run. Coupled with our superior intelligence, it’s no surprise we quickly spread across the world and conquered [...]
A new book called Pop-Doc joins the at-home recovery track along with the telemedicine apps that send doctors to your door; but in this case, recovery rates are elevated by the patients themselves. Created by leading orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Neuman, Pop-Doc is the first at-home program that helps people recover from shoulder surgery right at home. The book is not meant [...]
Do you refuse to drag yourself out of bed until you've hit the snooze button repeatedly? Although there are lots of morning people out there, for many of us, mornings are a struggle. And I must confess, mornings are still a big challenge for me! Recent studies revealed that those who work out in the morning before [...]
There are thousands of women who have lost 100 pounds, yet remain overweight. Why? This is due to losing 10 pounds, gaining it back, and then losing it again. This cycle is one that many women find themselves in and why there are so many women on never-ending diets. The fact is that nearly two thirds [...]
You don’t have to be Serena Williams or Andre Agassi to reap the benefits that the sport of tennis has to offer. Tennis is an all around fun and engaging sport—both mentally and physically—so it's odd that more people don't participate in it. Doctors and scientists alike have conducted studies and found that tennis is one [...]
Many studies have shown that even a short walk in nature can significantly reduce the symptoms of stress and improve well-being. Spending time outdoors in the fresh air is especially important for kids as it helps to improve their concentration, awareness and general health. If you are searching for fun outdoor activities to enjoy as a [...]
