56 Days to Fitness
The impact of alcohol starts from the moment you take the first sip. While that occasional glass of wine is not a cause for concern, drinking too much beer, rum, whiskey, gin, vodka or tequila can take its toll. Read … Read More »
Changing what foods you eat can help prevent high cholesterol levels and improve overall health. Eating foods that lower LDL (the harmful cholesterol carrying particle that contributes to atherosclerosis), is the best way to a low cholesterol diet. Here, we … Read More »
Being familiar with all the muscles in the body will help you plan your daily workouts to help tone problem areas, build muscle, or lose weight. Each muscle group has a specific function. In this article, we will describe the … Read More »
To lose weight, the calories burned need to be greater than what are consumed. Exercise can help you shed excess pounds by burning off extra calories. It’s important to find an activity that you will enjoy and fits easily into … Read More »
Broccoli is a green vegetable that resembles a miniature tree. This cruciferous vegetable is closely related to cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale. It is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables on the planet. Why should you incorporate broccoli into … Read More »
Whether you want to lose weight, lower your “bad” cholesterol, or improve your overall health, it’s a good idea to reduce your intake of foods that are high in saturated fats. While you may already have an idea what foods … Read More »
What is aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise is any activity which gets blood pumping and muscle groups working. Also known as cardiovascular exercise, some examples of this form of exercise include brisk walking, running, cycling, and swimming. Here, we will discuss … Read More »
For some people, motivation to exercise may come from the desire to be healthy. For others, it may be to lose weight. You may think that motivation will come to you if you wait long enough – that you’ll wake … Read More »
Strength training (also known as resistance training or weight training) is a type of exercise that induces muscular contraction to build strength, muscle size, and anaerobic endurance. There’s a misconception that strength training is only applicable to fitness buffs and … Read More »
Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates. It is practiced worldwide, especially in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Globally, there are about 11 million people practicing Pilates on a regular basis. To … Read More »