Women's Health and Fitness
Everyone’s swapping silly fad diets for strength training, and it’s great. Getting strong and lean is so much healthier than restrictive diets. But like anything, it can take a little while to get to grips with. Before slamming the barbells down in frustration, take a minute to read up on our essential strength training tips. […]
There has always been a dark cloud over the topic of women and lifting weights. Does it make women bulky? What are the health risks? Isn’t cardio better for weight loss? These are only a few of the questions in this grey area. This article will make all those pre-conceptions clear – giving 6 of […]
In this day and age a people should consider themselves lucky if they don’t get sucked into a life of ordering takeout and binge-watching half a season of their favorite show straight through the night. Yes, there is something to be said about personal responsibility, maturity and willpower, but at the end of the day […]
You want to work out but you don’t always have the time to implement a workout routine into your busy day. Finding time for daily exercise takes discipline and commitment, and often you feel like you need to go for a long run or intense workout at the gym in order to feel a sense […]
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that eating tasty food can be one hell of an experience. It can improve your mood, give you the energy you need to go through another hard day at work, and it can even be an integral part of a romantic evening. Salty, fatty and […]
Question: Which way towards a goal gives you the highest probability of success? Easy answer: The simplest and easiest way. It sounds obvious, but it’s worth saying, because I’m continually amazed at how people make weight loss way, way more complicated than it needs to be. The honest truth is that weight loss can be […]
Whether you’re a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Include these five elements to create a balanced routine. 1. Aerobic fitness Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio or endurance activity, is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs. […]
The world around us is constantly changing. Our personalities and even our looks change throughout our lives. And so do our diet and bodies. Staying healthy is a hard thing to do. Maybe we set a goal and after reaching it, we just move on. Or we just don’t have the energy to keep up […]
The first rule of weight loss: Do not talk about weight loss. Let’s be honest, nobody wants to hear about your thighs, your portion size, your fear of carbs, or your vegan-on-Friday rules. It’s a buzzkill—plus, having a super-restrictive attitude isn’t sustainable. After all, you wouldn’t dive into an Olympic-level workout right away—you’d start slow […]
If you work a desk job, research shows you’re more likely to be obese, have metabolic syndrome and even have higher risks for cardiovascular disease. Great for the majority of us workers then, huh? Well, you really don’t have to be at risk if you make a conscious effort to change a few things. In fact, […]