Because our fitness level is a key contributor to our health and our looks, most of us have tried or heard about different training approaches to get various physical results.
Having accurate information helps us choose the most effective ways to reach our goals and stay healthy. So let’s take a look at the basic facts and myths about body fat and muscle.
Researchers have been looking into the benefits of consistent, quality sleep for years, and their results seem to support similar conclusions across the board: it’s good for us.
We stand to gain a lot from superior sleep habits, ranging from improved athletic performance to more energy, to a stronger immune system. So, it helps to hit the hay!
Just like you might prepare for your next road trip, a meeting with your boss, or a big presentation, you should also prepare your body for activities and workouts.
Warming up before physical exertion provides protective benefits and helps make the most of your efforts, too. Still, many people skip this important step of their routine.
If your workout routine isn’t focused on one type of activity over another—like resistance training or aerobic exercise—you might have some competing goals.
All of your training causes physical adaptations (to muscles and your cardiovascular system). How can you get the most from working on both cardio and strength?
Most of us know many of the world’s healthiest foods are found in the produce aisle. You’ve heard “eat your vegetables” since you were a kid, but did you ever know why?
Eating plants brings you powerful health benefits, owing to the special collection of phytonutrients found in a rainbow of brightly-colored fruits and vegetables.
Performing a squat is one of the most functional movements of human motion. The body mechanics are similar to those required in everyday life, such as sitting down, getting up and preparing to jump.
Squatting strengthens the gluteal (rear end) muscles and legs, especially quadriceps and hamstrings, and also conditions the low back, hips and knees. Squats are a useful exercise for nearly everyone!
