Gym Etiquette
Gym Etiquette Let’s take a look at some of the basic rules and do’s and don’ts of gym etiquette. 1) Clean up after yourself 2) Don’t stink 3) Don’t smell like the perfume counter 5) Leave the phone in the locker room 6) Don’t be an equipment hog, let others work in 7) Don’t interrupt […]
10 Inspiring Quotes to Reach Your 2014 Fitness Goals
10 Inspiring Quotes to Reach Your 2014 Fitness Goals Posted: 12/31/2013 8:25 am By Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT While losing body fat and reshaping your body is challenging, feeding your mind positive thoughts can make the challenge much more manageable. That’s why I compiled this list of inspiring quotes, which can
The Best Health & Fitness Blogs
Blogging: Everybody’s doing it. Read on to discover 60 of the best Health & Fitness Blogs from around the Web to help you stay motivated, and stay fit, healthy and happy all year long! Read the whole story: Greatist 1. Fit-Bottomed GirlsThe Fit-Bottomed Girls offer advice on fitness and nutrition for
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Veganism Mainstream for 2014
Veganism could break through to the mainstream in 2014 Posted on January 1, 2014 by Stone Hearth News Giving up meat, dairy and fish altogether might seem extreme for the average person looking to shed a few pounds. Yet there are growing signs that
Exercise Trends
Exercise Trends Up-and-Coming Exercise Trends By Colette BouchezWebMD Weight Loss Clinic – Feature Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD According to experts, some of the exercise and diet trends that appear to be past their prime are: High-impact aerobic workouts. Expensive home gym equipment. Exercise trends on the way up, they say, include: Back-to-basics exercise plans. […]
Personal Trainer Trends
Personal Trainer Trends by Jen Weir, Demand Media It’s crucial that personal trainers stay up to date with trends to ensure that clients are getting the best training possible and the most bang for their buck. Trends commonly include current concerns of personal trainers as well as what types
Vitamin C for Stroke Prevention
Each year, over 15 million people worldwide suffer from a stroke. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Stroke: A Journal of Cerebral Circulation found vitamin C to be exceptionally helpful in stroke prevention. Identification and health consequences When blood circulation to the brain fails, either from an obstruction or blood vessel […]
Food: How it Impacts Our Risk for Developing Cancer
Two independent research bodies both provide firm evidence that the foods we consume directly impact our risk for developing cancer and can significantly lower cancer incidence. An international study published in the journal Nutrition explains that certain lifestyle factors, specifically smoking and eating diets high in animal products, have the
12 Easy Steps to Keep Your Fitness Resolutions
Did you make the proverbial New Years fitness resolutions to exercise more, hit the gym and cut the junk from your diet? You are not alone! Gym membership sees a 25 percent increase in January, however by mid February all those new members are rarely seen again. Here are a few suggestions
Exercise to Burn Fat Fast and Get In Shape
Burn Fat Fast and Get In Shape! We have some listed some of the most efficient ways to burn fat that take the least amount of time and money. The most basic: Running! Outside, inside, interval or steady – running requires a pair of good shoes and provides the most bang for