Healthful Diet & Nutrition

We all know exercise protects against diabetes, cancers, and heart disease and helps us cope with stress and become more agile. But many people associate exercise with spending tedious hours using boring machines in a gym. This is a relatively new idea, since for most of humanity’s existence, exercise was simply part of everyday life. So here are ten ways to

Whether you’re an athlete or someone who hates to get off the sofa, there are a number of mistakes that you can make with your diet that can keep you from getting the most out of the exercise that you put in.   Here are some of the most serious ways in which your diet misconceptions can affect your exercise

​​Are you looking to lose weight and get fit? If your workout routine isn’t fun and engaging, you may find losing weight more challenging than it should be. As people who’ve attempted strict diets might know, it’s very hard to stick with something and lose weight if you don’t enjoy doing it.   Workouts are an important part of fitness

Nothing feels better than a good, long run with the wind in your hair and the sounds of the city or country. Without a doubt, long runs will burn a great deal of energy. This means it is very important for runners to eat, both before and after their runs. Before a run, food needs to be consumed 30 to

When you’re overweight, it’s easy to feel self -conscious about how you look when exerting yourself doing exercise. It feels like everyone is looking at you, and your red flushed face. That’s why it’s important for obese individuals to be able to exercise discreetly and to do exercises that reflect their current fitness level. We’ll discuss several ways to get

There’s no specific timetable for seeing positive changes in your body after you’ve taken up jogging. ?The benefits of jogging begin immediately and tend to increase over time; you’ll see even more marked improvement at six months and a year.   Weight-Loss Whether you lose weight and how much weight you lose depends upon several factors, including how much time

While most Americans are interested in losing weight, many are trying to gain weight.  To the surprise of some, gaining weight can actually be a difficult task.  Many people try to gain weight by simply eating as much as possible.  Unfortunately that can negatively affect your health, so a more refined approach is needed.  Here are 10 ways to stay

You know that exercise is good for you, but for one reason or another, it just isn’t working out. Here are some ways that you might be sabotaging your exercise routine, as well as some suggestions for how to get back on the path to fitness success.   1. You put off exercising. If you have too much to do

Fitness devotees know that the key to long-term health and fitness is to exercise at least five times a week, if not daily. A fitness regimen is the best way to stay healthy, prevent disease, reduce stress, and live longer. However, there are days when you just aren’t feeling it, or maybe an illness has left you bedridden for a

Are you struggling to make your way through another lethargic day? Maybe you woke up exhausted, slumped your way through the morning, then felt like you were hit by a truck of bricks when the afternoon rolled around. You’re not alone and you’re not hopeless. Take these tips to get you going first thing in the morning and stay energized

​​Feeling tired is a normal part of exercise. In fact, it is often a sign of a great workout. However, there are different kinds of tiredness. If you are feeling completely drained just a few minutes into a workout, or are getting exhausted by exercises that used to be easy, there might be an underlying problem. Here are the six

​​There is no better way to burn fat than high-intensity cardio workouts. While cardio can be daunting to a beginner who is trying to get fit, there are a variety of different cardio routines you can try. Whatever your exercise preferences, there is most certainly a cardio workout that fits your needs.   1. Running  Running is a classic cardio

​​Do you ever drive past the gym and wonder if working out is really worth the effort? Exercise isn’t easy and it requires a lot from you. It’s only natural for you to wonder what it gives you in return. A lean or muscular body is an obvious benefit, but does exercising offer anything else? The answer is yes. Below you’ll