Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that restricts the amount of time you have to eat throughout the day. One of the most popular methods is to set a time that you’ll stop eating at night, say 10 PM, and fast until noon the next day. That equates to
There are two categories of exercise that many people have heard of: anaerobic and aerobic. Weight training is associated with anaerobic, which is a type of exercise that doesn’t require as much oxygen. Aerobic requires more oxygen and is associated with distance running and other forms of cardio. Heart health
It seems like fitness goals can be broken down into two major categories: losing weight or gaining weight. For the lucky few who are naturally too skinny, it can be a challenge to bulk up and add some muscle. Some people are even too skinny and need to gain weight
The new year brings many failed goals each year. Nobody wants to be part of the majority of people who don’t reach their resolutions, but nevertheless, most people drop off at some point during the year. To be one of the few people who achieve their goals, you need to
Some people claim that they can feel their age when they hit 30. They start to complain about back problems or a slow metabolism. Around age 30 is when your body begins a very gradual decline in its ability to build muscle and perform at a high level. Thankfully, this
Motivation is tricky. If you don’t feel the urge to hit the gym, you can’t just go to the store and buy more motivation. Some people seem to have the secret to keeping themselves on track, but if you don’t, it can make you feel even less motivated. One tactic
Exercise and nutrition go hand-in-hand, no matter your fitness goals. Food is the fuel for your workouts, and your workouts push your body to grow and adapt. Without one or the other, it can be hard to reach your full potential. However, if you’re making a big change to either
Fasting is a popular weight loss method, likely due to its simplicity. Intermittent fasting is perhaps the most popular at the moment. There are other types of fasts that have gained popularity over the years as well. On the extreme side of things you have long fasts. These include a
Your thyroid is a small glands in your neck that produce hormones. It has a butterfly shape wraps around your windpipe. For such a small gland, it plays a big role in your physiology. The thyroid produces a few hormones that play different roles in the body. About 20 million
It’s ironic that January and February are some of the busiest months of the year for gyms, considering that winter makes people sluggish. Short days and long, dark nights make you drowsy early. Oppressive cold can make you question leaving your dwelling. Seasonal affective disorder is a generalized term to