Pre-workout and post-workout stretching… Do you think it’s necessary? Stretching may be one of the most important parts of workouts because it prepares your muscles for exercise and repairs your muscles afterwards. It also helps avoid injury by improving mobility and flexibility. If you are feeling tight, I definitely recommend...
15 Exercises to Add to Your Lower-Body Workout
Alternating upper and lower body workouts are extremely important in building a balanced fitness routine. Let’s focus on the lower body workouts since this is the foundation to our bodies. It’s all about training those muscles in the lower half and below are 15 lower body workouts that really help...
Is It OK to Do Push-Ups Every Day?
“In the gym, you can really only serve one master. Meaning, it’s harder to succeed if you have more than one primary goal.” If your goal is to build your upper body strength then you concentrate on those exercises or programs that focus on strength-training. For example, push-ups are a...
Sit-Ups vs. Crunches: Which Are Better For You?
Summer is almost here, but is your summer bod ready?? Whether you are hoping to shed some pounds or chisel those abs, a variation of core exercises might be your best bet. Sit-ups and crunches are two of the core exercises that really target the abs, but which one is...
How Many Calories Does It Take to Lose a Pound?
“You’ve probably heard the weight-loss “rule” that it takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound.” Do you think this is a true statement? How much do you need to burn in order to lose weight? Unfortunately the answer isn’t that cut and dry. Like everything, it depends on many factors...
What is Cardio?
“You know you should do it. You know it can be a boon to health. You know it involves sweating.” So, what is cardio exactly and how often should you do it? It may not be your best friend, but cardio is very beneficial for your entire body. Cardio helps...
Can You Get Rid of a Double Chin?
The double chin is not desired by most and is definitely something that we all would like to get rid of, but can you really get rid of it? Just like other undesirable parts of our bodies, you can google ways to reduce a double chin but let’s be honest...
Being at Peace if You Haven’t Reached Your Goal Yet
Are you feeling frustrated that you haven’t hit your goal weight? Do you feel like it’s never going to happen no matter what you do? I understand your frustration because we all have been there even though sometimes we feel alone. “It’s important to remember. The experiences that we have...
The Benefits of Active Recovery
“When it comes to crushing your goals and becoming your best self, what you do to recover from exercise can be as important as your actual workout.” Allowing your body to recover after workouts is very important, and should be included in your weekly routine. Active recovery can include a...
Can a Low-Impact Workout Help You Hit Your Goals?
Did you wonder how hard you should push during a workout to get the max amount of benefits? Do low-impact workouts help you just as much as high-impact? Any kind of workout has its benefits for your body, but in different ways. Low-impact workouts may not get as much recognition...