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…
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 Tips for Working Out With Your Teens Exercise is vitally important for teens. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children over six and teens exercise for at least an hour a day for five or six days out of the week. That’s a lot of activity to fit in when…
When you’re training to run, it isn’t all about what you do on the track or trail. A huge part of your workout routine will involve running, but if that’s the only thing you do then you’ll be missing out on other exercises that can make you an even better runner. Running can sometimes cause…
We all know it’s important to exercise for our health. Many of us also want to exercise, enjoying the many benefits that come with moving our bodies, hitting workout goals, and keeping to a regular movement schedule. When you have kids, though, schedules change. A lot of the time you used to spend on yourself…
Rest and recovery days are just as important as the time you spend working out. When you take time to rest, it helps your body recover and make the most of your workouts while helping protect you from overdoing it. A rest day isn’t just about sitting on the couch, though. While there are times…
Many of us find ourselves extra busy over the holidays, struggling to find time for workouts. On top of that, it’s seen as an indulgent time of year when you might want to eat something that isn’t so healthy or feel pressure to ignore your diet plan. Worrying about challenges to staying healthy over the…
Whether you’re running to catch a bus or sprinting for a touchdown, improving your speed is a workout goal many can relate to. So how do you train to get faster? You might think if you want to get faster you just have to practice sprinting more, but sprints alone aren’t the only or best…
You know what you need to do. You keep thinking about going to the gym or lifting weights or just something. And yet, the La-Z-Boy is calling your name as if it’s saying you need a hug. And the news, tv shows, video games, THE big game, and virtually everything else just seems more enticing…
