Naturally, the abdomen muscles do lose their elasticity as age advances and that means having abs when one is in his/her early or mid-forties can be difficult. Still, that doesn’t mean that all the hope is lost for persons who are approaching forties but would still love to experience the joy of having good looking […]
Sometimes you suddenly find yourself motivated to get in better shape, but you don’t feel that you have the money, time or equipment necessary to set up a good workout routine. What you may not realize is that to get a good body weight workout all you need is your body. You can get started […]
Exercise is healthy, so more exercise should be healthy too. Right? Not always! There are some negative effects of excess exercise that everyone needs to keep in mind as they decide how much exercise to do on a daily basis. Injury Is Possible There is a difference between being sore and being in pain. Being […]
We all know that there is such a thing as too little exercise, and most of us are not getting enough. Our lives have become much more sedentary, where we spend most of our time sitting or lying down. Many people sit on their commute to work, as they work, on their breaks at work, […]
As our bodies age, bones can become weaker, fatigue can start to set in, injuries can become more likely, and our cardiovascular health can decline. If you add an illness into that equation, then working out after 40 can be even more challenging. However, exercise is important to combating the process of aging and maintaining […]
When it comes to increasing muscles and endurance, rest and recovery are just as important as exercise. While rest should be a good thing, many people end up feeling guilty about resting their body, especially after intense exercise. They feel like they need to keep the momentum going, but the truth is they may be […]
Bodyweight training is often believed to be in the realm of wiry athletes and martial arts experts. However, this isn’t true at all. It is about identifying the perfect movement and doing this in the right amount of reps. This will allow you to build an amazing, muscular body, without having to use equipment. This […]
Winter months are often some of the best times of the year to workout. The cooler temperatures make bringing up a little body heat well worth the effort. However, as the temperature begins to rise with the coming of summer that idea can quickly turn sour. Especially if you live in an area where the […]
Not every woman has a gym membership, and those that do don’t always have the time to get out of the house or away from work long enough to give the treadmill any great length of attention. This is when it comes in handy to have a few tricks up your sleeve as far as […]
When it comes to working out, whether you’re going for a run in the morning, or hitting the gym after work, giving your body the nutritional support that it needs to carry out your fitness plan is crucial. Just like eating the right kinds of foods throughout your day gives you the energy that you […]