Why Cardio Isn’t The Ultimate Workout for Weight Loss
A cardio training program should definitely be a part of a weight loss or fitness regimen. Aerobic activities help to burn calories, increase metabolism, improve blood flow, boost the immune system, and maximize oxygen absorption. They make an exciting way to blast calories and extra fat. However, sticking to a purely cardio program that is…
10 Top Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
A lot of myths surround the concept of weight training that prevent women from giving up their extensive cardiovascular workouts. For one, ladies naturally assume that lifting weights will make them look bulky. It is not uncommon to find most women in the cardio area of the gym while men occupy the space dedicated to…
How To Sneak In A Work Out When You Are Traveling
Summer is always a great time to travel, which means you may soon be jet setting or road tripping to an exciting destination ready for rest and relaxation. When our schedules get busier and we step out of our daily routines, it can be easy to start slacking on our diet and workout regimens. Traveling…
Tricks To Fit Your Workout Into A Busy Schedule
Did you know that the more you engage in physical activities, the longer you’ll live? This is a study conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and according to them, one’s life expectancy increases by up to 4.5 years in those who engage in constant moderate to vigorous physical activities. It is because the risk…
Best Ways To Recover From Intensive Workouts
You may have been hitting the gym quite frequently and working hard day in and day out to blast those calories. Whether it’s a cardiovascular activity, a strength conditioning program, or weight-lifting, you’ve been putting immense pressure on your body to lose fat, build muscle, and train hard. This can be tough both physically and…
12 Best Ways Women Can Boost Their Energy
Fatigue is a common complaint among women and is reported to be one of their top health concerns. Most often, they are told that it is merely an absence of work-life balance or ineffective time management skills that cause the feelings of exhaustion. Worse, some may even be told that their perception of exhaustion exists…
12 Practical Nutrition Tips to Stay Healthy
Many people struggle with maintaining a healthy weight and observing the right nutrition. With today’s fast-paced lifestyles where most meals are grabbed on the go or eaten at the work desk, integrating healthy choices can be a challenge. However, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle never go out of style. Observing good wellness practices…
Tips for Developing Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals
With a strong mind, you can surprise yourself with how much you can achieve. Even when your goal outwardly entails the development of physical strength or skills, you can make more efficient progress if your mind is in the right condition to guide you through. Motivational trainer Mike Gillette, who served as a paratrooper and…
Strategies to Bust A Training Plateau
Anyone who’s done a serious fitness regimen has experienced hitting a plateau at some point. It can be frustrating, challenging, and even confusing to figure out the reasons why a workout has suddenly lost its effectiveness or why progress has come to an abrupt halt. It is also mind-boggling to figure out what to do…
Coping and Dealing with Injuries
Mike Gillette, mind coach and record-breaking strongman, used to be a US Army Paratrooper. He relates the story of how he dealt with a major injury back when he was only 22 years old. At that time, he was “the guy who got perfect scores in every one of his army PT tests.” But then,…