Calories are an infamous word in the fitness community. Should you be increasing, decreasing, or maintaining your calories? It all depends on what goals you have and what final vision you see for yourself. Calorie counting can be a slippery slope, if you have a history of eating disorders or fixations with food you should…
If you have a presence on social media platforms like Instagram, twitter, or Facebook you have seen the waist trainer. It goes by different names such as waist trainer, corset, or fitness trainer. It is usually an elastic material that hugs your waist tightly. It has columns of clips you can adjust the tightness from…
There are many ways to go right at the gym, but there are also many ways to go wrong! If you have just started training at the gym, it’s normal to experience a few of errors here and there. After all, we all had to go through that awkward learning phase at the gym. If…
A strong body will increase the quality of your life. Increasing your overall strength will allow your body to become more flexible. It can help maintain bone density and significantly improve your balance. We use our muscles and strength to aid us in our daily activities. You use your strength as you lift weights, walk…
Weight loss is completely different from fat loss. That’s why there are individuals who are on the lower end of the scale, but they don’t have muscle definition or abs. Your focus should be fat loss, not necessarily weight loss. Weight loss can be a good indicator of how you are progressing through your workouts,…
The old saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Most of us could stand to incorporate more fruits into our diet. Fruits are delicious and refreshing, especially when it’s hot outside or during the summer seasons. Depending on where you live, different fruits may be available depending on the time of the…
Living in the moment is part of leading a peaceful and positive life. Many people today are suffering from depression, anxiety, or restlessness in their day to day lives. Although we cannot change the events and conditions that have occurred in our lives, we can make powerful decisions to change the quality of the lives…
Do you usually grab any of the following items when you’re heading to the gym: headphones, water bottle, or a protein shake. You might prefer to be a light traveler but adding a few more components to your gym bag will increase the effectiveness of your workout. After all, you are only at the gym…
Mindset is everything. With a weak mindset, you will not be able to accomplish your goals. You will find yourself falling short of reaching them and becoming frustrated with yourself, and the cycle will repeat. There are plenty of articles that will tell you what exercises to perform, workouts to try, and diets to follow….
Typically, when you get started on your health and fitness journey the pounds come off as long as you remain consistent. It gets trickier the further you get into your journey. Fat loss can become a much more stubborn ordeal. At this stage, what you have been doing that has gotten you this far needs…
