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We might be less physically active while we sleep, but our bodies still quietly process what they need to stay healthy and strong. Our muscles require specific building blocks if we want them to grow, but we have to take the right approach in fueling them if we want maximum results. With the right timing, we can even do some of the work in our sleep. See how... Our bodies need exercise and protein...
September 25, 2023
While some people hope to lose more weight by fasting before exercise, it usually is not a good idea. Most people can agree that eating before a workout is a necessity. Without fuel, your body won't have the nutrients you need to exercise at your best level, or possibly even complete the entire workout. When you feel dizzy, lethargic, and short-winded, you are more likely to trip, miss a step, or get...
March 16, 2022
You might not be able to go to the gym for a while, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work on your fitness. Gyms aren't required, they just offer motivation in the form of having company and having to pay for something. But for those of us who are pros at self-motivation, we don't need them to get fit. And for those who need a little help in the motivation department, we can build in self-motivation...
January 12, 2022
Some of us (me) hate working out so much that we try to cram two into one day just so we have fewer days with workouts throughout the week. Others (not me) love it so much that we do this on purpose, every day. If one workout is good then two or three must be great. Well, these approaches could actually be harmful. Here is what really happens when we work out too much. Extreme Muscle Fatigue - The...
June 23, 2021
Resistance bands may be a great alternative to weights, but only if we use them the right way. Unfortunately, they often don’t come with many instructions, so maybe we’ve all been using them wrong? Using them incorrectly can lead to injury, sure, but it can also prevent us from getting all of the benefits we're hoping for. Let’s take a closer look at how to use resistance bands correctly. Lat Pulldowns...
May 18, 2021
For some of us, investing in a gym membership may seem like the perfect motivation to work out regularly. There we can find both coaches and companionship in our efforts. The challenge? When we lack the time, or the weather outside makes driving dangerous, that health club isn’t so appealing. And for some of us, we don't like being near others while working out; we'd rather be on our own. Gyms can...
February 10, 2021
Each year, countless people set their New Year’s resolutions. In 2020, the -most common resolution- was to exercise more. Eating healthy and losing weight came in third and fourth, respectively. That’s a lot of people starting something new, and many of them may not have any experience with exercise at all. So, what should you do if you want to get more active, even though you’re a newbie to the gym?...
February 17, 2020
An injury can disrupt an entire routine. You might feel inclined to forego working out while you’re healing, but that could do more harm than good as you lose ground. If you’re cleared for modified exercise, we have some great workout ideas to help keep you moving. There are many ideas that work especially well alongside most physical therapy regimens so e set out to collect them here. So read this...
December 2, 2019
Gyms have gained an outrageous number of members over the past several decades and the numbers seem to be increasing at a steady pace. Many women who want to lose weight and get fit initially choose to go to a gym because of the access to equipment, fitness professionals, and for the social interaction from others with similar goals who they run into while at the gym. For many women, this makes sense...
February 7, 2018
Everywhere you go you can find at least one person sporting some kind of wearable tech. Health and fitness is sweeping the nation to address - the rise of obesity cases - , leading people left and right to count their steps and calories. However, purchasing popular brands of wearable tech can be quite the investment. Studies have even shown that - wearable devices are not as accurate - as they are...
November 29, 2017
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