When trying to lose weight, get fit, and be healthy, there are certain things you should be doing. The obvious steps are giving up sugary foods in favor of vegetables and lean proteins, and going to the gym on a regular basis. One of the most crucial steps that goes into losing weight, though, is […]
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Tips for Breaking Through a Weight Loss Plateau
Weight tends to melt off pretty quickly at first, but sometimes there comes the point where it seems like your weight no longer budges at all. This inability to lose those remaining pounds is called a weight loss plateau, and while it’s not unusual, it can be quite discouraging. However, we have a few tips […]
10 Great Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
If you’re looking to feel better, both physically and mentally, add some exercise to your daily routine! There are so many benefits to doing physical activities, and anyone can reap these benefits, no matter their age, sex, or physical ability. If you’re not quite convinced, keep reading to learn about ten great benefits of exercise. […]
Documenting Your Fitness Journey
Why Should You Document Just like documenting any other journey, documenting your fitness journey plays a huge role in your success. Not only does documenting your progress allow you to see how far you’ve come over a period of time, but it will also give you the motivation to keep going and work towards achieving […]
Why You Need to Warm Up and Cool Down
While you might be itching to leap into your exercise right away, you’ll want to take a second to warm-up beforehand. Then you’ll want to end each workout with a cool-down, whether you are a beginner or a pro, or somewhere in between. But why is it so important? Warming Up Warming up before starting […]
How to Motivate Your Child to be Active
Just like adults, children need to be physically active if they are to stay healthy. However, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, just 50% of boys and 34% of girls from 12-15 years old are adequately fit. Because 80% of overweight children become obese adults, it’s imperative to start them on their […]
