Sure, exercise is important for losing weight.  In fact, weight loss without increased activity is impossible for many people.  But the kind of exercise you do can make your weight loss even more significant.  While cardio workouts are great for getting the heart pumping and the calories burning, you need to build muscle mass […]

If only there were more hours in a day! Life is busy and often times exercise seems to take a back seat to everything else we have going on in our lives.  With all the benefits of regular exercise we all should really make time to fit in some physical activity into our daily […]

You’ve probably heard a lot of hype lately from fitness gurus about strengthening your core.  Before you dismiss these exercise regimens as simply the latest fad, you should find out exactly what your “core” is and how important it is to overall fitness.
The “core” of your body is a set of 29 muscles that […]

We all know running is a great way to lose weight, but did you know that running at 10 mph can burn almost 1000 calories per hour?  That makes it one of the most efficient ways to rid yourself of excess calories.  Before you get started you must remember that if you’re serious about […]

Are you feeling tired, lately? Just can’t seem to wake up in the morning? Feel the need for an afternoon nap? Instead of drinking coffee or soda, try a work out instead. Studies have shown exercise to be a better energizer than even prescription stimulants. Many cases from fatigue […]

diet and exercise.  You hear on TV, in magazines, from friends and family, and from your doctor.  You hear it all the time.  If you want to lose weight or just lead a healthy life, you need to combine diet and exercise.  Well, the reason you hear it all the time is because it’s […]

Everyone has heard about the physical benefits of exercise: weight loss, improved stamina, increased lifespan, and much more.  But did you know that it can have as much benefit to your mental health as well?  Not only does exercise make your body work better, it makes you feel better too.
These are just a few […]

There are a lot of fad exercise programs out there.  They show up, get really popular, and then you never hear about them again.  But one plan that keeps showing up over and over again is walking.  The reason?  It’s easy to do and it actually works.  The key is knowing how to do […]