Although regular exercise is good for body and soul, diving head first into an advanced exercise programme is not encouraged. It can even be dangerous if you don’t avoid some common mistakes... Read More

The ominous warnings read: "See a physician prior to engaging in an exercise program." So is it really necessary or are equipment manufacturers and clubs just trying to cover their butts?... Read More

You’re feeling under the weather. Coughing, stuffy nose, itchy eyes and a sore throat. You’re thinking you can exercise it out of you, but is that in your best interest?... Read More

We burn a greater percentage of calories from fat at low intensities. (For example, when we are sleeping.) As our intensity of activity increases, we begin to burn a lower percentage of calories from fat. But, we are... Read More

Walking is one of the best and most enjoyable forms of exercise. It's easy, cost-effective, and best of all, it can be done in the great outdoors. The popularity of walking as a fitness activity is growing by leaps and bounds... Read More

After "How do I get a flat stomach?" the second most popular question I'm asked is "Which Cardio Machine is Best?" The menu of aerobic choices to pick from is vast and equipment manufacturers are constantly... Read More

There are so many opinions when it comes to the number of sets and reps you should do, how much you should rest in between sets and how much resistance you should use. One guy in the gym may swear by six to... Read More

As if you needed any more incentive to hop in the sack with your honey, a study has concluded that having sex three times a week burns the same calories as running about 30 miles per week. Given the choice, I’m... Read More

By increasing the range of motion of your joints, you are minimizing the chance of injury and improving you ability to move comfortably throughout a greater range of motion. In addition, developing adequate... Read More

Walking is one of the simplest, most cost-effective, and enjoyable forms of activity. Clipping on a pedometer helps to take out all of the guess work and lets you see your accomplishments before... Read More

It’s not in your mind, ladies - men and women do not live in an equal world when it comes to body fat. Men, with their taller bodies and larger muscles and bones, lay claim to a faster metabolism... Read More

Let’s face it; convenience is key when it comes to fitting in your exercise routine. When you think of the time consumed in packing your gym bag and toiletries, driving to the gym, parking, checking in, going to the locker room, waiting... Read More

Flexibility is a critical factor in achieving peak physical potential and preventing and treating injuries, but it is often overlooked or misused. Cardiovascular activity and muscle strengthening continue to be encouraged... Read More

If a little exercise is good then a lot must be better, right? Wrong! The motto 'no pain no gain,' went out with the '80s. Today's fitness routines should be aimed at the right combination of overload (exercise) and recovery... Read More

It is estimated that 20 million people are participating in yoga and 10 percent of them of men. Care to join the ranks? If you think yoga will cripple your ego, think again... Read More

You only need to dedicate about 2–3 percent of your week to physical fitness in order to see transforming results. Your workouts should be brief and intense to be highly effective... Read More

The key to keeping your body progressing in the right direction is CHANGE. The body quickly adapts to what you impose on it and unless you switch things up you can expect to stay on a plateau... Read More

Mental training will help you develop the outlook and skills you need to succeed as a recreational exerciser or a professional athlete. Some of our most ageless athletes rely on mental training, including all-time... Read More