Many of us are in a never ending spiral of gaining weight and losing weight. Our lives revolve around losing weight before a big event like a wedding, and we generally fall back into old habits when it's over. We need to stop thinking that losing weight is the be all and end all, and realize that a healthy lifestyle [...]
You don’t always have to travel to a gym to get a good workout. There are items in your house to help you create a comparable exercise space for cardio and strength training. Forgo the expensive membership fees and fancy equipment and use everyday household objects for a convenient and practical workout at home. Many people [...]
Exercise, along with a healthy diet, should be part of our lifestyle all year long. However, with summer on the way, there is an urgency to achieve what would normally take months, and crunch them into several weeks. Now that summer's literally just around the corner you are probably thinking seriously about getting your body toned and shaped for [...]
Guest post by Jennifer Turner Greetings fellow fitness fans! It is June, we are half way through the year and that means it’s time for a mid-year goal check-in. So how are those New Year’s resolutions going? Hmmm…. For me there are some I’ve nailed and some I’ve gotten a big ole D on. I will [...]
Guest post by Vaileria Dennis Beach weather is quickly approaching and a fit and healthy "beach body" is what many of us would love to have. I mean, who doesn’t dream of to having the kind of body she can proudly show off in that fabulous new swimsuit! Let's face it... Most of us would love to sport a fit and firm body--especially during beach [...]
It's no suprise to most of us that there are many benefits to staying active and incorporating a regular fitness routine into your life. Exercising regularly will have ongoing positive effects on the quality of your life so it's great that National Women's Health Week is raising awareness of the importance of exercise. Prevention of illness is one of the most [...]
Guest post by Anna Aamone Warm-ups and cool downs are two aspects of a good fitness program that I used to neglect. This guest post focuses on the importance incorporating appropriate post workout rituals into our fitness routines. The next time you put your running shoes back in the closet thinking your training session is over, you will be wrong. You are not done until [...]
While there are many reasons why you may have given up on working out, it is never too late to get back into the routine. Rather than jump back into your exercise routine head first, test the water and get back on track with baby steps. "When it comes to your health and fitness, it is never too [...]
Let's face it, I have never been a morning person. Of course, I have to get up to go work, but even that is a struggle every morning. So when my fitness trainer told me that I needed to add pre-breakfast, fasted cardio to my fitness plan, I balked. I am just super-sleepy in the morning and the [...]
Let's face it, I am not a cold or nasty weather gal. Getting out of the house when it is cold, rainy or stormy outside is extra difficult for me. In fact, if I did not have to go out during the coldest days of the winter, spring and fall, I probably wouldn't. It’s much easier to [...]
I’m a Kettlebell newbie and I’m loving it! As part of my “New Year, Better Body” health and fitness program, my trainer, has incorporated kettlebell exercises into my resistance training routines and they clearly are my favorite part of the workout. Tre added kettlebells to my program for good reason–a kettlebell workout delivers a huge punch [...]
I used to be a cardio girl. My idea of exercising was to take a variety of cardio classes, work up a sweat on the treadmill, the elliptical machine and the exercise bike and leave the gym feeling great about myself. I had been reading a lot about the importance of resistance training but I didn't [...]
Did you make health and fitness resolutions for 2015 yet? Are you following through and sticking to your commitments? As in past years, I took a good, hard look at myself and set some personal health and fitness goals to work on this year. In the past, I did not always follow-up on all of my resolutions, [...]
Have you noticed changes in the way your body looks? Have you wondered why you are gaining weight although you are eating the way you always ate? Are you baffled by the belly bulge that you never had before? Are your favorite skinny jeans stuffed into the bottom of a drawer waiting for the day when you can fit into them [...]
Guest post by Tasha Leu Do you practice yoga or pilates? Which one do you prefer? Both yoga and pilates are extremely popular these days. We often hear discussions about which is better and why. Both sides of the argument have their merits and people swear by their chosen methodology. It can be difficult to answer [...]
Guest post by Daniel Clark Are you worried about your excess weight? Are you planning to lose weight or build muscle this year? Then, hiring a personal trainer might be the right step for you. A good trainer will help you set a goal for your weight loss or fitness program and help you do your workouts properly. What is a [...]
Guest post by Jackie Wilson of JackFit The question of "best ways to shed fat" is the one inquiry that I get the most. The truth of the matter is that a good percentage of people who struggle with this issue are standing in their own way! The 3 biggest obstacles are: poor diet, lack of sufficient exercise, and [...]
Every morning at 7am, my friend Diane and her running partner, Bo, hit the streets for their daily workout. No matter how tired Diane may be, she always keeps her fitness date with Bo. Bo is always in the mood for exercise. He wakes her up each day. He never complains. He never makes excuses. He [...]
When most people think about cruises, food and lots of it, is the image that immediately comes to mind. And I am no different. My family and I love to travel and cruising is one easy and convenient way to sample lots of new--as well as old--destinations. The fact that we live fairly close to our city's [...]
Does this sound familiar? Many of us tend to do aerobics, Pilates, tai chi, and the like, but we shy away from weights. All too often, when women begin a fitness program, we often avoid weight lifting. The myth that strength training can make women develop huge muscles---is a huge misconception, since weight lifting can actually tone the muscles and enhance [...]
This summer, I was invited to participate in Raise.com's "Summer Fit" campaign. I love to stay active during the summer so I was delighted to get involved with their "Summer Fit" campaign. I live in an urban environment, so finding a patch of green is especially satisfying for me. Sure I belong to a great health club, but in [...]
I have a fabulous new fitness friend and her name is Fitbit. Let's face it, fitness is a lot more fun when you have someone to share it with. Fitbit and I are totally inseparable. Each morning I slip her onto my wrist and off we go! We do everything together. We share the same interests. I set a goal [...]
Guest post by Solmadrid Vazquez. As we approach the summer, many of us are now beginning to look in the mirror and wonder if we are in the shape we want for all the dozens of pictures we are going to wind up in. One of the biggest questions we have is, “Will I look fat?!” Summer [...]
It can be challenging finding enough time to fit in regular exercise and a well-balanced diet for the entire family becomes harder still. Among school, work and extracurricular activities, managing several different schedules seems next to impossible. And yet, hundreds of thousands of families nationwide manage to lead healthier, more active lifestyles despite the demands of [...]
