Regardless of whether you’re a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it’s always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are…
For great abs, you need two things: A little knowledge and a little action. Start with the knowledge. The first thing you should know is that crunches are a lot of pain for little gain. True, they will shape and tone the outer layer of abdominal muscles but shaping jelly…
It can be easy to fall into a stale routine of plodding along on the treadmill or plopping down on the same stationary bike day after day. If you find yourself sick of the same old cardio, then it’s time to shake it up. First, ask yourself if you might…
Fats have gotten a bad rap over the years. However, all fats are not creative equal. There are good fats and bad fats. The first step is identifying which fats are which. Saturated fats kick up total blood cholesterol, along with the LDL or bad cholesterol. These are found in…
We all want a shapely behind. What we don’t want is the massive effort it takes to get a curvy derriere. We can attack this typical trouble spot with target exercises to tone and define the muscles of the butt. We spend so much of our days parked in a…
For this very reason, it is crucial to study the nutritional labels of foods to make sure you are not exceeding the recommended daily limits. On a low-sodium diet, one should not eat more than 2,000 milligrams a day. Most people consume between 4,000 to 5,000 milligrams a day. There…
by Kate Johns Tornado season, hurricane season, earthquakes, snowstorms — these are just a few natural occurrences that can change your life in a flash. It is always best to be prepared for the eventuality that your family may be without electricity and heat or a home for a few…
If you are busy, not able to get up early in morning or have no time for gym, just follow this 20-minute home workout to stay healthy and fit. 1. Jog in one place for 3 minutes. 2. Do 25 jumping jacks. When landing, bend your knees slightly to reduce…
Beware of the muffin – and other sweet breakfast breads. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. However, that isn’t the case for the most part. Some muffins come with a heavy price in terms of calories and fat. A Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese muffin…
It can be hard to find the time to exercise. The motivation to exercise may be even harder to find when you’re busy and exhausted from lack of sleep. But without activity, your body, mind and spirit will suffer. There are simple ways to incorporate exercise into your busy schedule,…