Why should I get in shape?
Intro You’ve been telling yourself forever that “I’m finally going to lose this extra weight I’m lugging around,” or “I’m tired of having a closet full of clothes I can’t wear anymore,” or maybe...
View ArticleThe basics of eating healthy
Intro Every day you’re bombarded by people telling you to eat “healthy.” Many people want to eat healthier these days, but without a little knowledge about what “healthy” actually is, it’s easy to be...
View ArticleFinding the right fitness class
Intro Many folks out there getting ready to dive into fitness for the first time are a little intimidated by walking into a fitness center full of people who already know what they’re doing, or...
View ArticleGym attire
Intro An entire article on what to wear to the gym? It might seem a bit excessive, but if you’ve been to the gym recently and seen some of the…”interesting” clothing choices people make, perhaps you’ll...
View ArticleFitness for all ages
Intro Have you ever thought about getting in shape, but you were worried that you were too old to start now? How about your children? Are they old enough to start? The good news is that almost...
View ArticleMaking sense of all that equipment
Intro If you’ve walked into your local fitness center recently, you’ve seen enough different types of equipment to overwhelm your senses. Machines, balls, bands, free weights…where do you start? Right...
View ArticleSpot reduction
Intro One of the most prevalent myths in the fitness world is the idea that you can somehow burn fat from a particular part of your body just by working that problem area hard, also known as “spot...
View ArticleThe truth about fat burners
Intro Everyone is looking for the quickest, easiest way to lose that unwanted body fat. You hardly see a commercial break that doesn’t include some sort of ad for a weight loss supplement. An Internet...
View ArticleStress and weight gain
Intro It might be hard to believe, but if you’re one of the millions of people that suffer from Chronic Stress, it can put a serious damper on your ability to get in shape! If you can’t remember the...
View ArticleHIIT - getting more for less
Intro You probably never thought you’d see the words “getting more for less” in an article from me about fitness, but it’s actually true. HIIT is something to begin looking into when you’re ready to...
View ArticleStretching
Intro I know it’s boring and seems like a waste of time, but stretching before and after a workout has numerous health benefits. If you’re one of the many people unwilling to take the extra 5-7 minutes...
View ArticleThe Incredible Edible Egg
Intro They’ve been boiled, baked, scrambled, poached, deviled, fried, coddled and generally enjoyed for thousands of years. It wasn’t until the low-fat, low-cholesterol craze of the last 50 years that...
View ArticleFitness for your body type
Intro As you advance further along the path towards physical fitness, you’ll start to notice certain things about your body; shape, fat storage areas, the way your body responds to certain nutrients,...
View ArticleBenefits and dangers of a vegetarian diet
Intro Everybody knows someone who claims to be an ultra-healthy vegetarian and constantly plays up the benefits of their meat-free existence. While there are some benefits to a vegetarian diet, if...
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