If you are starting out on an exercise routine, the first thing that you want to be aware of is SAFETY! Exercising is so important but it can be very dangerous and damaging if it is done incorrectly. While exercising there are techniques that need to be followed in order to keep yourself safe and [...]
Benefits of Strength Training for the Elderly
Strength training is beneficial for a multitude of reasons. It can increase bone density, reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, reduce risk of injury, and help the body to burn calories more efficiently. Due to the fact that one out of every three women suffer from osteoporosis it is also particularly important that women [...]
How Chronic Stress is Making You Fat!
Decreased immune system, lack of sleep, decrease in athletic performance, increased muscle tension or pain, and even chest pain are the physical barriers that we feel when we do not manage our stress levels. Stress even effects our mood. You may feel depressed, anxious, or be quick to anger. Stress also increases alcohol and nicotine [...]
Is your lack of sleep making you gain weight?
Packed schedules are nothing new to us. Staying up late to get one more thing done has become normal. It almost seems like the notion to get a steady eight hours of sleep is almost over rated. This is all wrong though. Lack of sleep leads a snowball effect to bad decisions that negatively affect [...]
Foods that Fight Fat & Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism is a complex process that converts the food we eat into energy our bodies can use. We all have a basal metabolic rate (or BMR for short). This BMR represents the number of calories an individual’s body needs to function and perform necessary daily processes. This rate of calorie consumption varies from person to [...]
