We here all the time about strength training and cardiovascular training in the fitness world. But the third key component - stretching - is often overlooked. Stretching is equally important, though, because it can limit injuries and help you perform better. It can even help improves muscle appearance,...
More is not always better when it comes to cardio workouts. Instead of doing one epic cardio workout, it’s actually better to break it up into two sessions, according to a new study. In a recent article in the Journal of Applied Physiology, a University of Tokyo...
If something is fun, there’s a far better chance a person will want to do it. When it comes to exercise, the same holds true. Make your workouts more fun and there’s a better chance you’ll do them more often, and get better results. Here are five tips...
Sometimes the hardest part in a journey is taking the first step. Since turning 40, I’ve noticed it’s become tougher and tougher to win the battle of the bulge, even with an athletic background and exercising fairly regularly. For guys over 40, and even younger, there are...
Once guts, err guys, turn 40 it can become tougher and tougher to win the battle of the bulge, even if you have an athletic background. For guys over 40, and even many slightly younger, there are some common-sense ways to keep your midsection trim without...
I have hit age 40 and noticed it’s become tougher and tougher to win the battle of the bulge, even when I’m exercising fairly regularly. For guys over 40, and even younger, there are some common-sense ways to keep your midsection trim without becoming a total...
The epidemic number of overweight people in the U.S. is so out of control that the FDA is reevaluating a prescription weight-loss drug that it might make available to the public despite safety concerns. Obesity is so common that the FDA thinks that combating the health...
Major League Baseball teams will hold their Opening Day this week. It’s a day that’s as special as they come for millions of Americans, right behind Christmas, Easter or family birthdays for many. Opening Day signals the start of spring, rekindled memories, a fresh start and...
Welcome to the ultimate showdown of high-end fitness equipment. In the near corner, a longtime staple of the fitness industry and undefeated champion, the treadmill. And in the far corner, the No. 1 challenger and serious up-and-comer, the elliptical machine. Who is No. 1? Statistics show treadmills are, and...
We can all fall into winter ruts to different levels, but now that it’s April it’s time to really spring into fitness. Here are five tips to shake off the winter blahs and start fresh this spring: 1 Assess your diet - How is your diet? Be...