Welcome to the second part in my series on examining motivational exercise quotes! If you need a reminder as to what we are doing here, many people look online for a quote before they start a workout or an exercise program to get their blood pumping and their minds ready for the work they are […]
For a long time, all I wanted to do was gain muscle-weight. The only problem was, I didn’t have the know-how to go about doing it! That, in combination with running cross-country in high school, led to me being stuck at 155 lbs. Not matter how much I tried to gain muscle, I always remained […]
If you are like me, you like to work out first thing in the morning, before anything else goes on during the day. If you are also like me, that means when you are done getting your sweat on and your reps in, you are HUNGRY. Making sure we give our bodies the right kind […]
Hello all you budget-minded fitness fans! Welcome to my first product review! After writing my article on how to walk for exercise, especially the part about how to check your own heart rate, I got to wondering, “What is the best budget fitness tracker that could help out?” In my research, I found such a […]
Welcome to the New Year, everyone! Here is to all those looking to hit the ground running with a brand new fitness program! However, let me throw in my two cents-worth before you go pumping iron. Might I suggest, if it has been a while since you have worked out, that you slow down a […]
Look, we’ve all been there at this time of the year. We’re looking to make some changes with the turn of the calendar and so we begin to think about our New Year’s resolutions. Many of those resolutions have to do with fitness. If we’re being honest with ourselves, how many times do those resolutions […]
Getting together with family for the holiday was especially wonderful this year. My brother, Bill and his wife, Natalie had experienced their own little Christmas miracle and it has taught all of us an important lesson. We need to live faith, not fear. I think that’s something we all nee to remember as we go […]
It may be common knowledge that of all the muscle recovery tips you could give someone, getting a good night’s sleep is at the top of the list. When you don’t get enough sleep or your sleep quality is poor, especially when trying to get into fitness, you can run into a whole host […]
Once someone decides to begin a fitness program, it is crucial to stick with it in order to see the best results. However, one of the biggest problems that can derail anyone with great exercise aspirations is lacking a system of support. Think of how much receiving encouragement keeps you going in all areas of […]
Why Are Goals Important, Anyway? One of the biggest questions people have when they finally decide to begin their fitness journey is, “Where do I start?” With so many options available, it can be tough to choose the direction in which to head. However, when dealing with the issue of how to start exercising […]