Dangers of Being Sedentary and Beginner Tips for Getting Active
A sedentary lifestyle is one that doesn’t involve regular amounts of physical activity. Health experts generally agree that the minimum recommendation for…
So, it’s Your First Time at the Gym. How Do You Get Started?
If you aren’t used to regular and structured exercise, going to the gym for the first time can be daunting. It can…
Learning to Apply the FITT Principle to Your Exercise Plan
One of the biggest challenges with exercise is knowing where to start and how to get better. To improve your fitness, you…
Improve Your Fitness without a Pricey Gym Membership
The New Year inspires all of us to think about our fitness and try to improve it. Usually, this means that gym…
How to Make Regular Exercise a Habit You Can Stick to
It’s a New Year and a new beginning. Like most people, adding more physical activity to your lifestyle might be one of…
A Fitness Tracker: Does it Belong on Your Holiday Wish List?
Technology is changing faster than ever, and there’s now an entire array of digital platforms to explore. Not just your smart phone…
What is Your Target Heart Rate and Why is it Important?
What should your target heart rate be when you work out? How do you find it and what does it mean? What…
Exercise Intensity: Tips for Measuring and Improving Your Workouts
Disclaimer: Before starting any fitness plan, talk with your healthcare provider first. Starting and Making Progress Naturally, if you are just getting…
Your Blood Pressure Benefits When You Exercise Regularly
As you get older, your risk for high blood pressure increases. If you struggle with weight, stress and/or other related health conditions,…
3 Ways Sleep Affects Your Metabolism
1. Poor Weight Maintenance Skimping on sleep can lead to weight gain, especially around the waist where stress-induced pounds often collect. Studies…
