Everybody occasionally indulges in a little comfort eating. It might be a bigger than usual dessert as a treat to themselves after a particularly hard day, or a big bar of chocolate after a row with a partner. Occasional emotional eating then is normal and relatively harmless. When it becomes a habit however, that is…
If you really can’t find the time to hit the gym in the morning (and we know, mornings can be hectic, especially for working parents) then heading there after work is probably your next best option. But after eight (or more) hours at work even if you have the time finding the motivation to actually…
You do cardio for stamina and heart health. You do a little weight work for body shaping. You run to burn off some calories quickly. But how much of your fitness time is devoted to developing a stronger core? Aside from the occasional crunch, many people do tend to overlook that aspect of their overall fitness plan….
Beer belly, pot belly, whiskey paunch, middle aged spread, whatever you want to call it a big, protruding tummy is not an attractive thing and it’s not a healthy one either (unless you happen to be a Mom to be or new mom but that’s a different story..) As easy as it seems to be to…
There are certain exercises to increase vertical leap that are more effective than others. Gaining an increase in vertical leap is important to players in a number of different sports, but most obviously to basketball and volleyball players. Unlike muscle building, there are no special “increase your vertical” nutritional supplements available and no special foods…
Some women avoid engaging in very much strength training – especially the kind that involves weights – because although they want to stay fit and look great they are afraid that if they take up strength training they will end up looking too muscular and masculine. That does not have to be the case at…
In our last post we discussed how to stick to your healthy eating plan whilst on vacation without feeling too deprived. Today we are going to take a look at how you can add a little exercise into the mix on your healthier vacation as well. Book a Room With a View (of a Gym)…
Remember when you were a little kid and claimed that your dog ate your homework, when really you just didn’t get around to writing your book report? While most of us are past blaming the dog instead of taking responsibility for our actions, this doesn’t mean that we’re past using excuses—whether we realize it or…
Most people who are questioned about their health, diets and exercise regime respond in much of the same way. The most common excuses for many of us for not working out are that we are unmotivated, unsure about where to start and that we simply don’t have enough time. Although we know deep inside how…
With the summer upon us, many of us are committing to dropping those extra pounds once and for all. But we want it to happen quickly, as swimsuit season is here and who doesn’t want to look their best on the beach? However, the simple fact is that while we wait in vain for that…