Usually when we think of losing weight, we think about going on a diet, eating less food, and working out. But losing weight has just as much to do with what kinds of food you eat as it does with calorie deficit and exercise. There’s no one-size-fits-all version of a healthy diet. In general, though,…
Working with a personal trainer is becoming more and more popular. While it might sound like something that’s only for elite athletes, one-on-one training with a fitness expert comes with a host of benefits, including reduced risk of injury and increased motivation. Personal training is a fast-growing field, and you have a wide range of…
Whether you’ve been working out for years or are just getting started on your fitness journey, you might hit a point where you start wondering if you should train on your own or with a personal trainer. Group training is another option, giving you even more choices to consider. There are costs and benefits to…
Staying fit and healthy always involves considering your individual body and circumstances. Working out isn’t a one-size-fits-all sort of thing. The best types of workouts for you depend on your goals, age, sex, genetics, and a host of other factors. When a woman gets pregnant, that adds another factor to consider when working out. Experts…
When training, it’s tempting to push harder and do more assuming that will give better results. But recovery is important too, especially for young athletes. Overworking young athletes is counterproductive. According to a report released earlier this year, 70% of young athletes drop out of their sports by age 13. Often, that’s because there’s too…
There’s more to fitness than just burning calories, but if you’re trying to lose weight or burn fat as part of your fitness goals then you’ll want to do exercises that burn calories. Calories provide energy for our bodies, and the general rule of thumb is that if you burn more calories than you’re eating…
It’s pretty much common knowledge at this point that sitting too much is bad for our health. Study after study comes out pointing out that sitting too much leads to poor health, some even saying that lack of physical activity poses the same level of health risks as smoking. But what if you have to…
It’s common knowledge that muscle mass and strength decline as people age. But is it inevitable? Is there something you can do to prevent muscle loss, slow it down, or maybe even build muscle as you get older? My dad is in his early 70s. He worked out and played football as a young man,…
If you’re going to the gym and plan to do both cardio and weight training, which one should you do first? This is a long-standing debate in fitness. And, like many things related to fitness, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. How you should structure your workout depends on a variety of different factors. Cardio Vs….
5 Ways That Yoga Can Help With Stress If you’re like most of us, you feel stressed at least some of the time. We live in an increasingly stressful world, and it’s taking its toll on us. According to a 2022 study conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 34% of adults in the U.S….
