Cardio Exercises to Try if you Hate Running
Some people can’t start their day without first running a few miles. Other people cringe at the thought of getting on a treadmill and running for 10 minutes. While running is one of the most common types of cardio exercise, it certainly isn’t the only one. If you’re...
Fitness Related New Year’s Resolutions to Make
Now is the time that people start getting their fitness resolutions prepared. New Years is just around the corner, and everyone is planning ways to get the body that they have always wanted. However, simply wanting something badly enough is not a way to achieve a...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Cardio Workout
It's no secret that doing cardio regularly is a good idea. It's good for maintaining a healthy weight, improving heart health and maintaining better overall fitness levels. However, some people aren't taking full advantage of the benefits of the cardio that they're...
The Importance of Stretching
Stretching is one part of exercise that often gets neglected. It’s something that should be done both before and after working out to loosen up your muscles and help heal muscle soreness. But, the practice has a lot of added benefits, which may be part of the reason...
How to Winterize your Workout Routine
When the temperatures start dropping, so does your motivation to workout. It can be hard to go outside for the necessary reasons, like work and grocery shopping, so the unnecessary ones are even harder. However, exercise is essential all through the year, so here are...
Five Things You Should Know Before Lifting Weights
Incorporating weightlifting into your fitness routine will help you to lose weight faster and increase your muscle mass. But, if you’re new to the world of strength training, it may be hard to know where to start or how to do it. Here are five things to understand...
Exercising Before and After Cancer Treatments
Research now confirms what athletes such as distance runner Bob Tyson learned years ago after he refused to give up after being told he had cancer: exercise can help battle cancer. For those diagnosed with cancer, exercise has helps to enhance physical fitness,...
How to Get Motivated to Exercise
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies and our mental health. But sometimes, that knowledge isn’t enough to actually get you off the couch and into the gym. It can be hard to motivate yourself to lace up your sneakers and stick to a regular exercise regime....
How to Make the Most out of your Hotel Workout
If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, you know that often, their gym set-up leaves a lot to be desired. While you may think of vacation as a time to take a vacation from exercise, that’s not the best mindset to have. When you’re committed to your health, you make sure to...
How to Stay Fit When You Have No Time
We all know the numerous benefits of working out regularly. But, some days there’s just no time to fit in an hour-long workout at the gym. Instead of throwing away the whole exercise idea, there are some small changes you can make that will help you incorporate...