If you are working out regularly, and trying to make better nutritional choices but still not seeing any improvements in your body, chances are that you are doing something wrong. Some might argue that they have simply hit a “plateau”, but that is just a fancy way of...

Yes, weight training can improve your cardio. When you weight train, the heart beats and the lungs respire. The harder you exercise, the harder these organs work. You will notice that strength training exercises can raise the heart much higher than steady-state aerobic activity....

Most of the clients and trainers working in commercial gyms do not know how to properly train. They are doing it wrong. That’s why a majority of people who join fitness clubs are disappointed in their results. Many buy a membership and start an exercise program, only to quit shortly...

Flexibility tends to deteriorate with age, often due to a sedentary lifestyle. Without adequate flexibility, daily activities become more difficult to perform. Over time, we create body movements and posture habits that can lead to reduced mobility of joints and compromised body...

Rich Piana runs a very popular fitness channel on YouTube. He is a successful businessman and a former professional bodybuilder. Piana now runs 5% Nutrition where he sells “real food” supplements and apparel. Recently I subscribed to his YouTube channel and started...

There are many reasons why we like to run. Running is a great way to get fit and lose weight. Some like the challenge of finishing a race in a certain time. I treat running like a hobby. It’s something I love to do and when I’m not running I’m looking forward to...

Picking the right running shoe might be the most important decision you will make when it comes to running. Wearing the wrong style of shoe leads to injuries like plantar fasciitis and shin splints. Everyone is different so we need an individualized approach. Do you know your foot...

There are a number of reasons why a person may want to start running. You may be looking to challenge yourself by running a marathon or just wanting to lose weight. Either way running is one of the best forms of exercise. As with any sport there will be injuries. Make sure you practice...

Most people have a hard time staying motivated when trying to lose weight. The initial weight loss phase can be fairly easy but once the going gets tough, a lot of individuals find that they have a hard time progressing. Knowing what steps to take when trying to succeed with a weight...

Relax, you deserve it. We tend to feel stressed out from our job, friends and even family. However, we must be able to deal with long term stress. Stress over a long period of time affects our health in negative ways and can cause issues if not dealt with. It’s normal to feel...