8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Workout
Although its well-known we should be doing it, intertwining exercise into our lifestyles may not be occurring for various reasons or excuses. Whether based on a fear...
Do You REALLY Need Intra Carbs During Workouts?
To carb or not to carb during a workout? While this is a typical question, a better one is what kind of workout requires intra...
The 14 Best Ways to Treat & Prevent Sore Muscles
How to Get Rid of and Relieve Sore Muscles
1. Warm-Up then Do Dynamic Stretches Pre-Workout
You should always warm-up the muscles and joints you plan to work. Why?...
What Do Micronutrients Do for Physical Fitness?
Many micronutrients play vital roles in energy metabolism, which is heightened 20 to 100 times during exercise compared to the resting rate!
6 Tips for Becoming a Morning Workout Person
You either aren’t one or you are… Yes, we are talking about being that notorious “morning person” – the type of person anxious to tackle and seize...
The Side Stitch: What Causes It and Prevention Tips
It is one of the most unpleasant scenarios: You muster up the motivation to hit the trails, tie up your running shoes, start to hit your feet...
Make Your Home Gym Work For You
The gym is essentially a gathering place to run on the treadmill, cycle on the recumbent bike, and lift heavy weights in the presence of others. This...
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The iliotibial band (IT) or tract is a thick strip of connective tissue, or ligament, that runs down the outside of the thigh and connects the hip...
10 Habits of People Who Love to Workout
10 Habits of People Who Love to Workout
1. Get Out in Nature
Exercise is much more than pedaling on a stationary bike or pumping weights at the gym....
9 Effective Cardio Workouts for People Who Hate Running
9 Cardio Alternatives to Running
1. Swimming
Not only is swimming considered a valuable aerobic exercise, but strengthens muscle groups throughout the entire body. Swimming helps to tone and...