By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed…
How many times have you had the dreaded dream where you are standing in front of a crowd, only to realize you are completely naked? It is every woman’s worst nightmare. And it is pretty obvious why that is. A recent survey conducted by Fitness Magazine and Yahoo! Shine found…
by Laura Leigh Fields Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Better still you can run, jump, and play like you did when you were a child. There are many summer activities that are not only fun, but also creative ways…
by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you’re planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run,…
by Trent Lorcher In this age of technology, many fitness buffs have forgotten the benefits of old-school workouts. They’ve traded gym shorts for spandex, blacktop for treadmills, and t-shirts for sports bras. If you’ve reached a fitness plateau, want to jump start your fitness routine, or just need to get…
Most people think of strength training as a great way to build muscle and increase strength, but there are many more benefits you may be less familiar with. Strength training involves placing a heavier load on a muscle to stimulate an increase in the number of muscle fibers, making the…
In American society, flat abs equal beauty and appeal. That is why Americans spend hundreds of dollars and thousands of hours trying to obtain the perfect, six-pack abs, only to find that it’s not working. The reason it is not working is simple: Six-pack abs involve a well-developed muscle made…
For many of us, finding time to incorporate fitness into our daily schedules can be challenging. There are those who have made a daily trip to the gym an integral part of their lives, one that is planned for and considered an investment in the sanctity of their physical and…
Whether you work out at the gym or outdoors, at home or while playing a sport, wearing the right workout attire is essential for staying comfortable and finishing your routine successfully. Wearing the wrong type of clothing can take its toll on your performance and hold you back from doing…
The time-honored virtues of hiking have never been more apparent than during these challenging economic and social times. This activity delivers a targeted stimulus to each department of life: Commerce. Hiking is affordable in that it can be practiced close to home, saving thousands of dollars on vacation airfare and…