You will always have an excuse to skip the gym. The way you’re feeling, an injury, not enough sleep, problems at work. One of the most-used reasons for skipping the gym is: “lack of time.” There’s no doubt that your life is busy. Work, family obligations, and commuting take hours
Strength training seems counterintuitive, particularly to beginners. The goal, over time, is to lift more weight. That’s how you get stronger. However, you can’t lift too much weight or you risk injury and burnout. Indeed, strength training is a constant balancing act. That’s a shame, because it’s so much fun
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square Movember is more than the month of mustaches. It’s a month to raise awareness for some of the biggest health issues that men face: prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide. Exercise can help with all of these conditions in some way. While it’s not a perfect cure, it can
Intermittent fasting is a big trend in the nutrition world. There are many ways to do it, and no clear-cut rules about how long to fast and when you should eat. Some people do 20-hour fasts, allowing themselves 4 hours to eat. Others do 16-hour fasts, which gives you enough
Running in the winter is less than comfortable. Even the most hardcore runners must admit that freezing fingertips and cold ears are enough to make you question your desire to run. Sure, you can go to a gym and run on the treadmill, but that’s not nearly as satisfying or
Big gyms typically don’t allow kids to join and roam around without direct supervision. That makes sense, since many of the machines and weights are dangerous. Kids could drop something heavy on their toes, or pinch their fingers between heavy objects. To keep kids safe, they should always have adult
Facebook-squareInstagramTwitter-square The holidays are a time to enjoy yourself, slack off from work a little, and see family or friends. If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a time of stress and decision-making. Having a clear blueprint you can stick to will help you stay on track so that you
Generally speaking, when people try to lose weight, the first thing that goes is sugar. Junk foods that are high in sugar are the most obviously unhealthy thing in your diet. Plus, they taste great and it’s easy to get carried away. Alcohol is also high on the list, but
If you’re just starting a workout routine for the first time or coming back to the gym after a short break, you’ll likely be stiff and sore after your first workout. Over time your body gets used to exercising, but every now and again you might feel sore from hitting
Your diet is important for a number of reasons that go beyond weight loss. For example, there’s some evidence that reducing the amount of saturated and trans fats you eat can reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating more fiber, which can come from fruits, vegetables, and grains, can boost