Fitness & Exercise
What are the Top Exercises for People Over 50?
When it comes to the best fitness options for those 50 and older, there are so many exercise choices available—options that are vital for increasing mobility and flexibility, maintaining balance, and improving muscle strength and endurance. You’re probably realizing that your workout needs are changing as the years go by. Instead of solely thinking about…
Read MoreTips to Lose Weight For Your Age Group
Make sure your weight loss goals are in line with your lifestyle. Lose weight at any age by knowing what could hurt your weight loss progress at different times of your life. We all know a 25 year old and a 55 year old won’t be living the same lifestyle, nor losing weight the same…
Read MoreFitness for Dummies: What Is BMI and Other Frequently Asked Questions
When you’re just hopping on the fitness train, learning the lingo takes as much focus as learning to squat. There are tons of questions you should be asking yourself on your fitness journey, and even more words in the fitness dictionary it can be helpful to know. We pulled together some of the most frequently…
Read MoreAvoiding Exercise Injuries: What To Do Post-Workout
No pain, no gain, right? Well, not quite. Ever leave the gym after a great workout, only to wake up the next morning with aches and pains but not knowing why? “Cooling down” after a workout is more than just relaxing — there’s a lot you can do to feel better after you workout. From the…
Read MoreThree Secrets to Boosting Your Endurance
If you’ve already logged quite a few running miles, you may be looking to better your performance rather than tackling your first event. Runners could be looking to boost endurance in different ways, whether by speed and a faster time, or by running a longer distance. Luckily, with the right workout for your goals and…
Read MoreBuilding Muscle Without Bulk: 5 Reasons to Up Your Lean Body Mass
There is often a stereotype that building muscle will make you bulky. You’ve seen some body types, and you do not want to be a victim of bulk. Put your worries aside because we’re going to debunk the bulk myth so you can reap all the benefits of building muscle without the bulk!
Read MoreBuilding Muscle on Keto: The Essential Guide
When you’re on a diet like the ketogenic diet, building muscle can get hard. But it’s not impossible, and a lot of what you have to do to build muscle on the keto diet comes from normal strength-building best practices. Here’s how. What’s Keto? The keto diet is simple: replace your carbs with fats. The…
Read MoreKid’s Healthy Eating: How to Keep Your Child Healthy This Summer
Trying to get your kids to eat healthy during the school year when everyone is on a regular schedule is tough enough. In the summertime, it almost feels impossible. But with 1 in 5 kids today suffering from childhood obesity, it’s worth the effort it takes to get the good stuff on the table.
Read More4 Easy Meditation Tips for Beginners
Sitting in silence and focusing on your breath for 10 minutes a day sounds easy — until you try it. Like working out, meditation is a skill that takes daily practice. Unlike working out, you don’t have to sweat to do it. Instead, all you need to do is find a comfortable spot and just…be.…
Read MoreCan Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
When you think weight loss, yoga probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But talk to anyone who’s tried yoga and they’ll tell you what they weren’t expecting: even beginner flows can be surprisingly intense.
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