Have you ever left the gym after a particularly hard workout and felt your body trembling slightly? It can be a bit disconcerting the first time it happens, but after a while it’s something you no longer even think about. But what is it exactly? And what does it mean? Hopefully, this article will give … Read more
“Penguin Waddle,” “T-Rex Arms”… are you familiar with these terms? If you have worked out in any way, shape, or form you have most likely suffered some aches and pains the next couple of days and you’re dying to know how to get rid of muscle soreness. This is normal. No, really it’s true, totally … Read more
I often get asked, “What is the best form of cardio exercise?” There are two ways to answer this question. The expected answer would be the scientific approach and list of cardio workouts with their calorie burn efficiency. Let me help you out and save you the time of a Google search: Exercise Type Calories … Read more
I must confess that I am a little confused by the cyclical nature of some fitness trends. I will also add that at times I am actually amused by this phenomenon. What I am getting at is what seems to be a curious rise of interest in swapping out traditional desk chairs for stability balls. … Read more
When you have finally decided to turn your life around, the first thing you usually think you need to do is weigh yourself. You need a starting point right? You, and millions of people all around the world know what you need to do but it can often be a daunting task. To some, it … Read more
So you’re going to be a MOM! Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful world of raging hormones, unexpected energy surges, and fatigue like you’ve never experienced before. And of course the food cravings, food aversions, stretch marks, heartburn, mood swings, and much, much more. Thankfully, all of these crazy symptoms do not last forever and they … Read more
Adding resistance to otherwise everyday workout routines has been a trend in the world of fitness for quite some time. There are several items that one could use to add resistance to an exercise, such as resistance bands, a weighted vest, or more popular lately – ankle weights. Incorporating ankle weights to add strength and … Read more
If you’re a sports fan, you have seen athletes wearing form-fitting, ‘‘superhero’’ type clothing underneath their uniforms. The garments seem to give them a special edge over the competition or at least, make them look more prepared to compete. These skintight clothing items, more commonly known as compression garments, are one of the latest trends … Read more
Your workout yesterday was one of your best. You were hitting the weights hard, got some high intensity cardio training in and even ended the workout with a successful stretching session…but today you’re still sore. You think to yourself, “I stretched to avoid feeling sore. Why on earth are my muscles still aching? Isn’t stretching … Read more