Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it’s important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick…
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…
Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American…
If you’ve been having a hard time sticking with your workout routine, music may help you stay on track with your fitness resolutions. Music can be a huge motivation when you’re working out, giving you a chance to break out of a humdrum routine and synchronize your movements to your…
Going out to lunch is a favorite pastime of employees everywhere. Pop into just about any of your favorite dining hot spots and you’ll see long lines and hungry faces. While going out to lunch every day may seem like a great reward for a long morning of hard work,…
It’s easy to slack off on workouts during the coldest times of year, but you’ll regret it once bikini season comes around in a few months. Stay on top of your fitness by choosing to work out outside at least one day a week. Revolutionary materials, like moisture-wicking fabrics, make…
You may have caught sight of hundreds of workout DVDs at the local store or movie rental outpost, but how do you know which one is the best fit for your fitness goals? From kickboxing cardio to hip-hop dance workouts, there’s a workout for all fitness levels and tastes. However,…
Along with the weight-loss supplement, a balanced diet comprised of healthy meals and snacks is recommended. Trimspa also suggests 30 minutes of exercise four times a week, integrating both cardio and strength training workouts. Although bottles of Trimspa are flying off the shelves since the launch of the “Anna” advertising…
The USDA recommends five to nine servings per day of vegetables and fruits, and that doesn’t include French fries. Many people don’t grow out of their childhood habit of hating vegetables, but summer is a perfect time to try and make those valuable veggies taste great. Farmers’ markets are in…
Time isn’t always on your side. That’s why it helps to arm yourself with some time-saving diet tips that will make your healthy meal planning a cinch. The goal is to make your eating regimen as seamless as possible so that the process is as convenient as slipping through the…