As the leaves change color and the air gets cooler, many people turn to running for exercise. After all, it's one of the best ways to get in shape. The fall is a great time to run – not only is it pretty outside, but it's not as hot! However, many runners don't have the proper technique or plan to maximize their efforts. Everybody is running to get and shape and stay healthy, … [Read more...]
Exercises
The Mental and Physical Benefits of Outdoor Recreation and Exercise
          As technology improves, we seem to find more reasons to avoid stepping outside into the fresh air. Even though it's possible to exercise inside a gym with an elliptical or running on a treadmill, outdoor exercise still has many beneficial factors that cannot be replaced by an indoor substitution. No matter how well-equipped your local gym is, an outdoor workout is … [Read more...]
Is Cycling a Good Way of Exercising?
Is cycling a good way of exercising? Yes, regular cycling helps to improve your overall fitness levels, it can reduce stress levels and it could help you to lose weight. An outdoor cycle ride is the equivalent of a good indoor workout and this is one of the main reasons why so many people enjoy road biking. Stop and think about the benefits of outdoor cycling for a second, … [Read more...]
Break Means No Full Stop
When there is zeal and a burning passion to go for something; absolutely nothing can put a fence in your journey. Scuba divers, who have that eagerness to go and explore the extra mile they always do that no matter what, then they hardly think of any obstruction may come on their way and take the chance on the basis of their strong instinct. Deep diving can really introduce you … [Read more...]
Protein Increases Your Metabolism: Fact or Fiction
In recent years, researchers have found many ways that people can boost their metabolism. Research has shown that eating more protein is, in fact, one way to increase metabolism and lose weight more quickly. Below is a look at how protein is directly and indirectly involved in metabolism. Eating Protein for a Faster Metabolism Metabolism is boosted when the body burns … [Read more...]
Creating a Flat Belly in One Week
No matter who you are or what your fitness goals are, it stands to reason that you want to see the results of your efforts as fast as possible. Whether you're preparing to look your best for the beach, a party, or just because you know you can, the best motivation for continuing to put your all into your exercise routine comes from the positive physical changes that your body … [Read more...]
Using a Slideboard To Workout Like a Pro Hockey Player
Pro hockey players are some of the most physically fit athletes you'll find out there these days. The need for speed, agility, stamina and physical strength that exists in the sport is nearly unmatched by any other except maybe for football. Because of this, these athletes need to exercise hard and do so using some somewhat unorthodox equipment that simulates their natural … [Read more...]
How to Stay Fit and Healthy Without the Cost
There are countless excuses for not exercising or eating right. One of the most popular justifications is that exercise and health food are just too expensive. And this can be true. Gym memberships, personal trainers, organic produce, dietary supplements, and even running shoes can be remarkably expensive. The health and fitness industry is a multi billion-pound industry in … [Read more...]
Mental and Physical Preparations for the Fall-Winter Season
The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder for those of us residing in the Northern hemisphere, and we soon start realizing that we are entering the fall and then winter. Apart from preparing for Halloween and Christmas celebrations, we also must prepare our bodies and minds to get the best out of these seasons. This list is centered on the fun aspects of … [Read more...]
The Most Effective Bodyweight Exercises
Bodyweight training rarely gets the credit its due for creating toned, lean bodies simply because most people associate gaining muscle with training in the weight room. And while the weight room is definitely a great place to be when you’re trying to tone up and slim down, it’s not the only way to achieve those results. Bodyweight training, which has been around for far longer … [Read more...]