The gym is dark and full of hazards if you are a first-timer. Or is it? Not if you wear a helmet – or at least know the ins and outs of the exercise room before you check in. A personal trainer will show you the ropes (and the barbells and bench press, too) during […]
Does a Vegetarian Need to be Taking Protein Powders
Omnivores tend to be very doubtful about vegetarian labels – and ironically enough, vegetarians react in the same way when protein powders are brought up. The debate about the benefits and potential health hazards of vegetarianism is highly evocative of the protein powder polemic: in both cases, the ayes and nays are many, but few […]
How to Get Rid Of Water Retention and a Bloated Stomach
Nowadays, people are paying almost no attention to what they eat, mostly because of a lack of time, as we are living in a fast-paced world and have to focus on our jobs, children and money. But, these are just excuses which may lead to a degradation of humanity, health wise. As a result of […]
The Importance of the Right Footwear for Runners
If your exercise routine involves running (or other types of footwork), you should not underestimate the importance of a quality shoe. Whether your shoes are suitable for running or not, you will notice immediately after an exercise by the way your feet and ankles feel. Your weight loss or fitness attempts can be needlessly derailed […]
Fitness Trends for 2016
The importance of physical exercise will probably never fade, but workout trends do have a habit of changing every once in a while. Aerobics, kickboxing, Tae Bo and pilates have seen their golden era in the past few years and are now slowly ceding the throne to new exercise regimens such as CrossFit, High Intensity […]
How to Get Your Body Back as a New Mom
You will need a bit of time after giving birth to allow your body to rest properly and to recuperate, and you should not start your workout regime before you get the green light from your doctor. When you start working out, it is important to start slow, and to listen to your body; even […]
