How to Develop a Sustainable Long-Term Fitness Routine
Does your typical fitness program look like this after a break from exercise? Day 1: Try to run as far and as fast as I can Day 2: Go to the gym, lift ALL the weights Day 3: Take a break to recover a bit Day 4: Back at the gym, ignore sore muscles Day […]
The Role of Fiber in a Healthy Diet
We can all agree that your diet is an essential part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Improper nutrition negatively affects your overall health, and working out is significantly more challenging without the right nutritional balance. It’s easy to focus on protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake when you think of the building blocks of a diet […]
How to Stay Active During Winter Months
Do you find it hard to remain active during winter? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Parks and Recreation Association, around 86% of adults say their activity level drops when the winter rolls around. The winter months bring unique challenges to achieving your fitness goals, like colder temperatures, shorter days, and inclement […]
Can You Burn Fat by Weight Training?
Weight training is an excellent way to build muscle and increase strength, but is it possible to lose fat through weight training? The short answer is — absolutely. A proper weight training routine burns a significant amount of calories, increases your non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), and targets fat stores in your body. If you want […]