Using Free Weights to Enhance Your Exercise Routine
Newcomers to the gym might find the idea of using free weights to train as off-putting for several reasons that are all understandable. The general perception of free weights having an increased risk when compared to machine weights is one such reason. The area of the...
How Exercise Can Affect Blood Sugar Levels
Exercise has many benefits for physical health. For people coping with diabetes, exercise can improve blood sugar levels in addition to overall health and wellness. Physical activity also minimizes heart disease and stroke probability. The key to exercise being...
Wellness Challenges Worth Trying
Health challenges have been quite popular as new fitness fads get created every day. The idea of a wellness challenge is to motivate individuals to incorporate healthy habits into their routine for a set amount of days. While results vary for everyone, these wellness...
Taking Your Fitness Routine Outdoors
Spending time outdoors can be an enjoyable experience, especially during the spring, summer, and fall months. It’s the reason why some people are baffled when indoor fitness centers are packed on a sunny day. There are many ways to take your fitness routine outdoors...
Fitness is a Family Affair
Keeping your family and yourself healthy can seem challenging at times. It may be tempting to grab fast food on your way to the kids’ games or slack off on going to the gym, but you know that isn’t helping anyone. When you feel like giving up, consider a shift in...
Fitness for the Non-Athletic
Not everyone enjoys exercising, but staying fit is still a key component to overall good health. There are plenty of fitness activities that differ from conventional exercise and are perfect for people who consider themselves to be non-athletic. Hiking Hiking is an...
Top Fitness Trends of 2019
Fitness is a continually changing and involving industry. As new technology and scientific research work their way into the exercise and health world, we can improve the efficiency of our workouts. We've discovered fitness systems that are more efficient than any...
Exercising Safely in the Summer Heat
Most people fail to realize just how dangerous exercising in extreme summer heat can be if proper strategies are not used. Any time a person exercises in the summer heat, they should be very conscious of the risks involved. Being sure to take every measure necessary...
Staying Motivated When You Don’t Feel Like Working Out
Staying motivated to exercise can be difficult for many adults, especially when trying to meet the demands of work and family. Kids and younger adults are often engaged in sports as part of an educational requirement and don’t have to think about it, but for working...
How to Elevate Your Exercise Routine
Summer's just around the corner, which means you'll be wearing shorts and tank tops more often. It also means it's time to take off some of those unwanted pounds you added during the winter months. But even if you have been working out to build muscle or lose weight,...