There is nothing like walking into a room when you have powerful and sculpted legs. Here is a great workout to keep your butt lifted, your quads strong and your hamstrings singing with delight.The best way to turn your body into a fat burning machine is to strengthen the largest...
If you turn on the news, watch daytime TV, or pick up a magazine you will see diet pills shoved in your face left and right. It’s insane if you think about it. Because just about every show, magazine or news station will talk about more than one diet supplement. These...
What is Raw Till 4? Are there any health benefits with this lifestyle? Is this food plan a good fit for you? Read more about the RT4 lifestyle below and decide for yourself. Move over ‘Low Carb’ Diets because there is a new lifestyle in town called Raw Till 4. Supporters...
On average, we spend about one third of our lives sleeping. These days, people are sleeping less and less. Due to our busy schedules and racing minds, we often slack on sleep. The importance of getting adequate sleep (the exact number of hours is different for everyone) is often overlooked,...
Losing weight is no easy feat, especially when it’s just one of the items on your ever-growing to do list. With work, school, caring for family, friendships, housework, errands, and so much more, gym time and meal preparation can seem impossible to fit in. Don’t give up hope! The good...
High protein diets, protein shakes, protein bars, and so on and so forth... just what are the best sources of protein and how much should you have each day? Men and women have different needs for protein. In addition, your body type, age, and activity level can all effect...
We’ve already filled you in on all of the miraculous, multitasking benefits of coconut oil. Now, just like everything else in the ever-changing world of fitness, there’s a new miracle worker in town! Meet apple cider vinegar, the fat fighting and house cleaning miracle ingredient. Typically used as an...
Do not fall off track when a road trip adventure is just around the corner. Keep fit inspired and health conscious while on the road by considering the following thoughts before you pack your bags. Everybody loves a good road trip but hates the pounds gained while travelling. However, not all...
Despite popular belief, triathlons are not only for the elite athletes. A simple internet search will prove this assumption wrong, resulting in lists upon lists of sprint triathlons, olympic triathlons, female only triathlons, youth triathlons, themed triathlons, and more. There is a race out there for everyone, unfortunately, the mere thought...
There are countless workouts and diets to get you beach ready for your summer vacation, but what about taking care of all of the damage we do to our body during our week away? Something about being on a carefree vacation, perhaps an all-inclusive one at that, makes you leave...
Do you ever wonder why some of your favorite (or least favorite) exercises are named what they are, or who came up with them? Did you have a set of burpees in your last workout that you’d like to yell at someone for? Are you looking for someone to blame...
Running on empty? When it comes to fatigue, what you don’t eat is equally important as what you do eat. We all have goals and dreams and often the motivation to reach them is present. But fatigue sneaks away the ‘oomph’ to actually do the things needed in order to...
Running is a great way to get in shape, lose weight, and increase your endurance - but if running is the only form of exercise you undertake, you might find yourself facing injury or burnout. By focusing on three key areas that are often the weakest in runners' bodies, you can...
If you've always wanted a sleek, toned, sexy stomach then this is the workout for you! Now, we know that abs are made in the kitchen (see our clean eating guide for help with that), but awesome ab workouts are part of the picture too! Try out these killer...
There are countless reasons why a gym membership is not always feasible. Maybe your commute is too far, maybe you refuse to pay the outrageous prices, maybe you are shuttling kids from point A to point B and don’t have the time, or maybe you genuinely do not enjoy working...
Take this third of an hour and fill it with power. The following workout aims to tone your whole body into a lean, clean, energy machine. High intensity body weight interval training is great for those days when you just don’t have enough time to squeeze in a workout, but...
There are so many misconceptions about yoga out there that it can be all too easy to not give the practice a try or hinder yourself from getting the most out of a class. Despite its growing popularity and the countless benefits of practicing yoga, even people who have...
There's absolutely no doubt about it: being able to do the splits is awesome. Whether you want to get to your splits for dance, ballet, gymnastics, cheerleading or martial arts... Or you just want to show off at parties like this or this (hey, no...
I think having a love affair with rice is inherently part of the DNA of being an Asian. I was born in Singapore, the small island nation in Southeast Asia, and I grew up eating rice every single day. Whether it was a bowl of garlic shrimp fried rice, healthy...
Unfortunately, weight loss plateaus exist, and not many people want to talk about them. To learn about what weight loss plateaus are, and how you can ‘work out’ through them, read the article below. What is a ‘Plateau’? A weight loss plateau occurs when a person who is regularly losing weight suddenly...
Burgers, beers, and football- woohoo! But all of this celebrating and socializing during football season can mean boo-hoo for your waistline. With simple recipe and snack swaps and fool proof ways to move around during game time, we’ve got you and your waistline covered when it comes to staying...
Sometimes alcohol gets a bad rap from the fitness community. Alcohol has been blamed for many things such as preventing fat loss, lowering fitness desires, inhibiting muscle growth, and it has even been linked to moderate depression after excessive use. Could these accusations be true? Or is it ok...
Incredible Butt & Legs WorkoutWhen it comes to workouts, working on the lower body, in particular the butt, is a firm favorite. It...
Full Body Fat Burner WorkoutSpring has sprung and summer is on it's way. This means it's a good time to start getting your body ...
Time to Jump Start Your Cardio WorkoutCardio, we all know we should be including this into our fitness program but not everyone enjoys it,...
Full Body Workouts with Just Dumbbells!Chances are you have a set of dumbbells laying around the house or collecting spider webs in the gar...
Arm Yourself for Spring: The Best Arm Workouts for Every Kind of ExerciserSpring has sprung. March 21st boasted the first day of spring and with that comes sunshine, barbeque...
Ladies: Lift for Your Body TypeI remember when I started going to a gym back in 1990 (yup, I´m THAT old) that I had no idea what I...
Women, Take Over the Weight Room: Strong is the Path to Sexy!By now, most women have heard that lifting weights is the key to kicking one’s metabolism into hig...
BMI: What It Is & Why You Should Not Use ItThe Body Mass Index is more commonly referred to as BMI and is used as a popular way to determine if...
The Guide To Treat Cellulite NaturallyCottage cheese skin, orange peel skin, whatever you want to call it. Cellulite. Such a cringe-worthy...
You've Reached Your Goal Weight, Now What?Congratulations, after months, maybe even years, of hard work, you have finally reached that goal we...
Counting Calories VS Counting MacrosThe go-to system for dieting has long been calorie counting. However, the practice of counting macro...
How To Use Skipping To Supercharge Fat LossThe first thing you need to know about weight loss is that your heart rate has a lot to do with it. ...
13 Retro Ways To Be ActiveThis is a fun article looking back at some of the fun ways youngsters, and possibly parents (if they...
5 Tips To Help Change Your LifeIf you are looking for ways to change your life you are not alone. The internet is full of people as...
Incredible Butt & Legs WorkoutWhen it comes to workouts, working on the lower body, in particular the butt, is a firm favorite. It...
11 Fun Ideas To Do Something DifferentIn this day and age we spend a lot of time inside or glued to some sort of electronic device. It's t...
Full Body Fat Burner WorkoutSpring has sprung and summer is on it's way. This means it's a good time to start getting your body ...
The Low Down on VitaminsThere was a time in my life when you could open up one of my kitchen cabinets and find all sorts of ...
There’s Always Time for Breakfast!We know eating breakfast is vital to starting the day off right and the key role it plays in weight ...
The Big Guide To Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar is literally making headlines these days. Used as a home remedy for various ailm...
Dust Off Those Underloved Cardio Machines & Lose Fat Faster!The Stairmaster. The bike. The rower. They are the three dusty gym machines that lose out to the tre...
The Best Half Marathons Around the United StatesIt’s time to stray from the repetitive, and sometimes over-competitive, races. Whether you are sea...
7 Essential Stretches You Should Do Before You RunDo you stretch before you head out for a run? On an early morning you may forget to stretch your bod...
Are Your Fitness Goals Attainable?Time does go quickly these days, how much time has passed since you started those New Year's Resolut...
That Cupcake Looks SO Good (AKA Losing Motivation & What To Do About It!)It’s springtime. Almost summer. And you have been working so hard. You have been watching your die...
7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Work Out During WinterYour alarm goes off. It’s a cold winter morning with a fresh layer of snow on the ground. The warm...
Dieting: The Temporary FixDiets are temporary, a quick fix to weight loss, not a long term solution. The only way to lose weig...
5 Popular Diet Crazes ExplainedSince I can remember I have seen diet books on bookshelves everywhere. Recently, however, everyone s...
Raw Till 4 (RT4) Diet ReviewWhat is Raw Till 4? Are there any health benefits with this lifestyle? Is this food plan a good fit ...
Improve Your Relationships With FitnessSome people think and actually feel that working out is ONLY about getting a hot body and looking go...
15 Things Emotionally Strong People AvoidEmotionally strong people often have numerous healthy habits any other person would envy. They know ...
7 Principles of Peak PerformanceIt is uncanny how closely connected feelings are to performance. Look at 1968 three-time Olympic med...
5 Tips To Help Change Your LifeIf you are looking for ways to change your life you are not alone. The internet is full of people as...
11 Fun Ideas To Do Something DifferentIn this day and age we spend a lot of time inside or glued to some sort of electronic device. It's t...
18 Simple Ways To RelaxLife can whiz by at great speed and before you know it, the days, weeks or months have flown by and ...
Why You Should Get Sweaty on Valentine's DayWhen you think about Valentine's Day, you think about romance, love and... chocolates! In fact, we l...
What to Do About Your Gym CrushThere's no doubt about it, the gym can be a great place to meet new people, and from time to time, e...
How to Deal With Difficult PeopleWe've all met our fair share of difficult people - it doesn't matter where you are, it's an absolute...
7 Health Benefits of Hot YogaThere’s a “hot” new trend in the Yoga world: Hot Yoga. It includes various styles and types of...
Yoga Fix: Pain in the NeckWe have all been there before. Awake at 3am, suffering from a sudden onset of ‘stiff neck’ syndr...
Yoga for Happy HipsAccording to the pop singer Shakira - our hips don’t lie. Especially if they are in pain, or reall...
Wedding Series Part 5: Dress Hunting (Staying Motivated)Every little girl thinks about her wedding day at some point. Whether it's from playing with a brid...
Wedding Planning is Causing Me to GAIN Weight: HELP!Free glasses of champagne from the hostess. A complimentary dessert from a restaurant. Chocolate-cov...
Wedding Series Part 3: The Personal Trainer - To Invest or Not?Welcome back to part 3 of the Wedding Chronicles! Part 1 was about how to get organized and part 2 w...
