Did you know that weight training helps seniors live longer? A study found that when people aged over 65 did strength training twice a week, they reduced the risk…
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What is metabolism? That word is thrown around a lot these days. You know that if yours is too slow, you gain weight. But what exactly does metabolism mean? What is metabolism?…
Exercise motivation – we all know we should exercise regularly, but only 20% of Americans do. How can you find the motivation to exercise? Ways to find the motivation to…
The fitness industry is overloaded with popular exercise trends, gizmos, and special diets. Fitness trends come and go. Some of the exercise and nutrition trends are helpful, and have a…
“I worried I’d get big if I lifted weights, but I actually dropped a dress size!” Nicolle Smith, 49, on taking up strength training at age 46 I started lifting…
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Preventing accidents and injuries in the gym is a matter of Discovering ways to prevent accidents that you may not have thought of, and Being aware of accidents that could happen, and…
Everyone understands the value of exercise, but if you don’t know how to start an exercise program, it can be hard to begin. Here are some of the most common…
There are plenty of ways to make weight training harder besides adding weight or reps. Here are eight ways to make your weight training sets more difficult. Only choose one…
Wondering how to get motivated to exercise? Struggling to get up for your morning workout? Try these tried-and-tested tips for exercise motivation. How to get motivated to exercise Exercise in…
Corrective exercise involves drills like breathing, muscle activations, and stretching that help you overcome any weakness or problem with posture, balance, movement patterns, or whatever else may need to be…
How to become vegetarian. Tips for vegetarians. Vegetarian protein. Common vegetarian nutrient deficiencies. Below are many things every vegetarian should know: Quitting Meat Giving up meat doesn’t have to be…
Dieting by itself doesn’t work. You must exercise to lose weight. In an editorial published in Cardiology, professors from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University…
Of all the programs and services in the fitness industry, personal training was ranked most-used by the International Fitness Industry Trend Report. Today’s personal trainer is more than just a…