We all know about the benefits and results of the major components of physical fitness: strong muscles, strong bones, healthy body fat levels, healthy heart function, etc.
But few of us think much about the subtler elements, like range of motion, breathing, or connective tissue—specifically, let’s take a look at your tricky tendons.
Ever been invited to a big occasion and wished you could fit into those clothes that are a bit too snug? You’ve probably wished for fast weight loss—not usually recommended.
Instead of drastic efforts, a lifestyle change is the best bet. But to get rid of a little extra weight in a hurry, let’s look to these tips for help with water weight, digestion and bloating.
Hopefully you’ll have a chance to head out of town for some vacation time this summer —ever wonder what you can do about your fitness routine when you hit the road?
When you’ve worked hard to get strong and lean, you don’t want to lose a lot of ground when you take time off. Maintain your fitness on the road with these traveling exercises.
As we enter into what can be the most wonderful time of the year, we also realize there’s potential to undo much of the work we’ve done on healthy habits all year.
There’s no reason to dread the extra invitations and occasions that challenge your fit and healthy lifestyle. These simple tricks can help you stay on track in party season.
If you’re focused on food intake to help with nutrition and weight, there’s one key aspect of keeping things lean and healthy that you might not think as much about: how you cook.
Sure, what you eat – and how much – is important. But the cooking method makes a big difference too. A cast-iron pan is a fantastic choice for many of us. Here are some of the benefits.
In recent years we’ve heard all sorts of advice on how to approach the fat content in our diets: cut back, eat freely or unsaturated only? What about low-carb/high-fat diets?
Now we know that fats—especially the kinds that supply us with heart-healthy fatty acids—aren’t the enemy. In fact, we should make a point to include them. Here’s how.
