Remember when you were younger and used to play fun team sports? Think about how great it felt running around, being part of a team and having a great time. You can recapture some of that youthful fun and reap the benefits of fitness at the same time through participating in a team sport for…
If you’re like most Americans, you probably spend most of your day in a sedentary state. Most jobs don’t allow for a lot of free movement throughout the day, and while that 30 minute workout after the office does help, it isn’t much in comparison to the time spent sitting at work, watching TV, or…
There are plenty of options to choose from when you’re deciding how to get in shape and be healthy. Two popular options when it comes to working out are indoor cycling (spinning) and running. Both can deliver excellent results, but spinning versus running: which is the healthier workout regimen for you? Both workouts offer cardiovascular…
We’ve been pondering the importance of playful exercise routines. We figure that daily playfulness not only makes you happier, it makes you more likely to stick with your fitness program. To foster playfulness, we’ve curated a list of 8 playful exercise ideas. Enjoy! 1) Join a sports team Many of us didn’t have to worry…
You’ve seen commercials of exercise equipment like this that motivate and inspire you to purchase them in the hopes of losing weight and becoming fit. After all, the commercials show lean and trim bodies using the equipment, so it must work. If you can afford the monthly payments of one of these miracle machines, then…
So you’ve gotten your one hour workout in for the day. That should be good enough to get the results you’re looking for, right? WRONG! A common problem with a lot of people’s fitness programs, is they think that getting a workout in should be good enough to get the results they are looking for. …
Too often our drive to improve ourselves grows fixated on one endeavor. We seek to master one pursuit, whether it be weight training or cycling, and pour over all the information and advice we can find on how to maximize our potential in that field. The rush you can achieve as you notice yourself improving…
Bike commuting is a great way to add a little workout into your day. Bike commuting saves money, is environmentally friendly, is often quicker than public transportation, and best of all, it’s fun! One common concern I hear as a bike commuter from my car and bus bound friends is that they would bike more,…
I have listened in on many conversations that take place in the typical gym/weight room. Most of them are based around the topic of post-exercise recovery drinks. There tend to be names and brands spoken of that I have never heard of before. As I return home, I hop on the computer and research what…
Yoga’s rise in popularity has seen a commensurate rise in yoga studios, such that now most cities and towns can boast a half dozen places to study this practice. Whether it’s a large class at a commercial gym or a private studio with only a few dedicated practitioners, whether it’s hot yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha…
When it comes to developing a long, lean body that is toned, healthy, and vibrant, people are often referred to try either yoga or Pilates. While at first these practices may seem similar, they have some fundamental differences that readily become apparent upon trying them both. Even within each practice there are striking differences between…
Do you watch your kids play at the playground from the comfort of the park bench? Perhaps you check your email on your smartphone. Or maybe you catch up on the latest celebrity gossip? Well, let me suggest a better use of your time. Why not join your kid on the playground. You can get…
Sometimes…exercising stinks. It’s hard, it’s sweaty, and there’s very little extrinsic reward right off the bat. No one makes you exercise, and it’s not a requirement for adult life – like say paying your bills. So all of the motivation and all of the reward (at least in the beginning) comes from you. Like most…
In studies done by the International Obesity Task Force, it is estimated that 1.7 billion people around the world need to lose weight and of those nearly 312 million are obese (obese is defined as a person that is at least 30 pounds over their recommended weight). This equates to 1 in 4 people on…
I’m a lawyer. Which, almost by definition, means I’m Type-A to the extreme. Which means that I collect data. That I search for answers. That I analyze and re-analyze. That I look at things from every angle. And that I then, for good measure, I look again. And then – only after making absolutely sure…
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