Purchasing the best women's sportswear should be high on your priority list when it comes to curating the fitness essentials you need; however, there are several other items that are crucial to have if you are going to be able to perform at your best. To help you build your shopping list, read on for the four fitness essentials you should upgrade this year.
Read MoreThe whole fat-free diet craze of the 1990s really messed up the way people think about healthy eating. But the truth is, the kind of fat you eat isn’t the same kind that makes your pants feel tight — and your body absolutely needs the delicious kind of fat to function properly.
Read MoreEver wondered where the fat goes when somebody loses weight? Most of it is breathed out as carbon dioxide, making the lungs the primary excretory organ for weight loss, explain Australian researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Read MoreEven routine runners have off days where legs feel like lead or motivation is just lacking. There's a seriously easy way to help make those workouts seem shorter and less painstaking: By creating visual goals along your route. A new study from New York University found that keeping...
Read MoreSure, Halloween is all about costumes and parties but what most of us really love about the holiday is the tasty treats, am I right? Colorful candy corn, “fun size” chocolate bars, and chewy gummy candies will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth, but, unfortunately all of those calories aren’t doing your waistline any favors.
Read MoreMilk Duds. Swedish Fish. Sour Patch Kids. Reese's peanut butter cups. Even if you don’t eat much candy, you probably have a soft spot for Halloween treats. Or maybe you get into the spirit of the season with a pumpkin-spiced latté? And all that sugar can affect your brain in some frightening ways.
Read MoreMinor aches and pains, scheduling issues and other concerns lead many people to skip exercise plans instead of figuring out a way around the obstacles. Below, top fitness experts share their thoughts about how to prevent some common quandaries from disrupting your workout routines and commitment to fitness.
Read MoreStudy: On average, the participants who were told that their peers had been able to hold the plank longer on their second try held the pose 5 percent longer than they had the first time; the group who hadn't been told anything, on the other hand, saw an 18 percent drop in hold time on their second attempt.
Read MoreThe gym can be an interesting place to go to as a physical therapist. I am always fascinated by the many people who tend to make the same mistakes when working out. Whether it’s overworking a group of muscles or performing an exercise that just won’t get you results, here are the top six common workout errors I see both at the gym and when working with my patients...
Read MoreSummer is finally here! But days by the pool and happy hours on the beach bring many temptations that can put your bikini body in danger. Shape comes to the rescue with tips on which foods to avoid this Summer to maintain your bikini bod!
Read MoreSummer boasts an abundance of outdoor activities that take away the “chore” of getting in shape. Focus on the fun of the season, and before you know it, you will be fitting into your favorite summer wardrobe staples.
Read MoreNo one walks into the gym wanting to burn just a few calories. But no one really has the time or (let's face it) the energy for logging more miles and more minutes than we already are, either. The solution?
Read MoreHow nice it would be if you could lose weight by eating, right?
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