So you want to start working out? Congratulations! The first step is complete. You’ve gone far enough to not only think about it, but also take action to research and discover what the next step should be. That means you’re serious. Don’t want to go to a gym? No need to! A beginner workout at
Running here and there. Driving everyone everywhere. Work, dinner, laundry – who has time for a workout? You do! That’s right. This busy day home bodyweight workout provides simple, easy-to-follow but challenging moves that give you a complete workout in 15 minutes. Plus, you can do it in the comfort of your own home, or
So you’re wondering how to increase metabolism? You’re frustrated with your ability to lose weight. Maybe you’re wondering if a slow metabolism is keeping you from burning fat. There is no shortage of articles telling you exactly what you could do to turn your metabolism into one like that of a race horse! But are
Right after a vigorous workout, you might feel a number of things—proud, sweaty, and more confident, to name a few. Your muscles, however, usually wait a day or two to say how they feel about things. This is called delayed onset muscle soreness, and it typically occurs 24-48 hours after you’ve done a challenging workout.
There’s no doubt about it: exercising during pregnancy is good for both you and your baby. Every expert and doctor around will tell you that when you participate in prenatal exercise, you not only have a healthier pregnancy, but you also feel better, look better, and even give birth better! That’s right, according to a
1. DO Have a Plan in Place When you’re working out at home, it helps to have a game plan to hold yourself accountable. Consider your main goal. Do you want to tone your body? Lose those extra pounds? Feel more energized? Find workouts that line up with those goals and plan them out a
Traveling can wreak a lot of havoc on your normal health routine. You may not have the same meals you like to eat, the comfy mattress, and, let’s face it—the time or space to work out. But for many people, frequent travel is just part of the job, and when you’re on the road more
Let me know if this sounds familiar: you have the best of intentions when it comes to working out, but when your alarm actually goes off and your day begins, those best intentions go out the window. Emails, appointments, and other obligations all get in the way and before you know it, another day has
Fitting in a workout isn’t always easy; especially when you factor in drive time to and from the gym, or the time it takes to set up a bunch of fancy equipment on your own. Luckily, this total-body workout can be done in just 20 minutes and requires NO equipment—just your own bodyweight—making it ideal
Have you ever thought about starting a new exercise program, diet, or healthy lifestyle, but backed away at the last minute out of anxiety or doubt? If so, you’re not alone. Verbally committing to get fit is one thing, but actually taking action is another, and many people abandon their fitness plans after a few