A plant commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, known as the thunder god vine, has been the subject of some …
Top 5 Pilates Exercises To Help Reverse The Detrimental Effects Of Sitting All Day
We know that stretching after a workout can relieve soreness and stiffness(1), but it’s also important to keep your body …
This Blueberry-Coconut Smoothie Is Both Tasty And a Powerful Tool In Your Weight Loss Arsenal
Smoothies are a great way to start your day – perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, they’re often loaded …
3 Surprising Foods That Help You Burn Fat (No. 2 Is Definitely Something You’ll Want To Try!)
Losing weight is something many people struggle with, but it doesn’t have to be a constant battle. By boosting your …
Undeniable Link Between Aerobic Exercise and Memory Will Make You Think Twice About Taking The Elevator
Researchers from Michigan State University have published a study that looked at the effect of exercise on the brain. We all …
Mind-Boggling Study Shows Yoga Can Reduce Risk Factors of Heart Disease
It’s well known that biking, walking, and running are good for cardiovascular health, and now research is suggesting yoga provides …
Researchers Show How Ridiculously Little Time You Need to Benefit From Your Workout
Poor fitness is often blamed on lack of time. In an effort to combat this obstacle, a group of scientists …
Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Lift Weights
It seems there is no limit to the benefits of exercise. Known to prevent disease, improve mood, maintain a healthy …
This Is The Best Kind Of Apple To Eat For Weight Loss
Most of us in North America can get apples all year, from as far away as New Zealand and Chile, …
Top 11 Reasons Why Your Metabolism Isn’t Working at 100%
In spite of all the information and all the prescriptions offered by modern diets, people just keep getting fatter. This …
The 10 Best Ways to Heal Pulled Muscles
A muscle strain can also be referred to as a pulled muscle and it occurs when a muscle has been …
How Intermittent Fasting Can Make Fat Loss Much More Enjoyable
Rules were meant to be broken. Even the golden rule: always eat breakfast. A commonplace rule such as this is …
4 Reasons Why Cardio Might be Hurting Your Fat Loss and Muscle Gains
1. For fat loss, cardio is poor time investment and generally not the best idea. Fat loss breaks down to …
Want to Improve Your Workouts? Try Making Your Own Music Whilst You Do It
A new study, in fact the first of its kind, has tested whether participants who made their own music pushed …
5 Core Exercises Women Should Do After Giving Birth
Women who have gone through a pregnancy often have the same or similar experiences. After giving birth they are not …
Natural Homemade Sports Drink – Gatorade Alternatives
If you, or your kids, enjoy any kind of sports or athletic events, there is certainly a time when water …
The Real Reason to Use Avocados for Weight Loss
A long disproven, yet still persistent dietary fallacy is the simplistic belief that we get fat just by eating fat. …
9 Reasons Why You Should Avoid Crunches
Whether a popular opinion or not, not many trainers support the idea of doing crunches for ab training. But why …
CrossFit’s Dirty Little Secret
Have you heard of rhabdomyolysis? If you are a CrossFit devotee, it’s a safe bet that your coach has heard …
5 Lifestyle Changes That Will Help You Lose Weight
To successfully lose weight, you have to make significant lifestyle changes not only in the way you eat and exercise, …
How to Get Stronger, Without Getting Bigger
“Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by size, do you?” – Yoda, Star Wars Can you get stronger …
5 Strength Training Myths Women Should Ignore
Undoubtedly, you’ve been exposed to myths about how women should or shouldn’t engage in strength training. Each of the following …
Exercising Can Teach Fat To Burn Calories, Study Finds
As if we didn’t already have enough good reasons to exercise. Two studies funded by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) …
91-Year-Old Breaks World Weightlifting Record
How much can you bench press? According to Metro, the average guy can only bench between 130 and 160 pounds. …
Burn MORE Calories While You Sleep
You’ve probably heard losing weight is all about burning more calories than you eat. That is true, to a point. …
8 Signs That You Are Overtraining
There are plenty of different sources advertising extreme diets or exercise routines, but one thing is certain: no one is …
DIY Workout: 6 Household Items that Double as Gear
The added expense of a gym membership is not always feasible for the average income, but that doesn’t lessen the …