Nothing gives away your age, or your state of mind more than your posture. Drooping shoulders, sagging tummy, dragging feet, all shout out . . . ‘Stressed!’ ‘Tired!’ ‘Lacking Confidence.’ In contrast, good posture and fluid, graceful movement can take years off – not to mention centimeters. But that isn’t all. Restoring your body’s equilibrium […]
Monthly Archives: October 2017
In part 1 of our Women’s Guide to Shaping Muscle, we found out all about how your muscles respond to resistance training. In part 2, we’ll show you how to use this knowledge to construct the ideal exercise program to get the results you want. Technique Sacrificing technique for weight is more of a male […]
A toned, sleek and well-defined physique is on most women’s fitness wish list, but for many there is still fear that strength (or resistance) training will build bulging bulky muscles. How strength training affects your muscles depends on a number of factors – most importantly, the way you train (in terms of frequency, weight, number […]
For most people, their main motivation for working out is to lose weight or to possess a fit looking body. Knowing that you’re improving your health, strengthening your bones, getting rid of stress, keeping your circulation and digestive system in good shape are also good reasons to keep exercising. However, unless you find other reasons […]
It doesn’t matter how well intentioned our fitness goals are, life has a way of getting in the way. The result, often, is that we fail to maintain consistency and, as a consequence, are unable to achieve our goals. In This article we uncover fifteen ways that you can stay on the road to fitness. […]
Motivation is a funny thing. You know what it is you want. You know what it is you need to do to get it. So, why can’t you just get out there and do it? It sometimes seems as if we are our own worst enemies, sabotaging our attempts to get fit, lose weight, or […]
There is probably no other topic on this planet that people find more confusing – and frustrating – as body fat, or more specifically how to get rid of it. In this article we discover the truth about fat blasting, metabolism, and calorie burning. In the process, we’ll find out just how you can optimize […]
Whether your key personal fitness goal is to lose weight, strengthen up or to get lean for Summer, you won’t get far without a plan. Learning how the different components of fitness work together will allow you to achieve result faster. This article will ensure that you are able to do just that. A balanced […]
You probably know that protein is the ‘go to’ nutrient when it comes to building muscle and getting strong. But, did you realize that it is just as vital to anyone who is wanting to strip fat from their body? Protein is, in fact, the key to winning the weight war. In this article we […]
You’ve been trying to build muscle for a while. You’re using a combination of resistance bands, bodyweight, and weights. Yet, your expected muscle gains just aren’t happening. “Why am I not building or gaining muscle?” Our guess is that you’re making one or more of the 6 most common muscle building mistakes. Don’t worry, though […]
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