2017/08/04
5 Surprising Benefits of Working on a Balance Ball at Your Desk The concept of working on a balance ball instead of a chair at your desk isn’t a new one. In fact, it wasn’t long after those inflatable exercise tools first became popular that many people started subbing them in at their desks. That said, for many, working on a balance ball wasn’t much more than a fad. This is likely because they didn’t actually realize how many benefits they were actually receiving from using the ball in this way. There are a surprising number of benefits to working on a balance ball instead of a desk chair. Consider the following before you head to your office at work […]
2017/07/05
Get Your Kettlebell Moves on With This Must-Do List Kettlebell moves are becoming increasingly more common at the gym, and for good reason. These workouts are highly effective, and they can also be done safely as long as you execute every move with the right form. But with so many different exercises to choose from, which kettlebell moves should you be focusing on? Check out the must-do list below to get started. The Swing To gain strength in your lower body and your core, try the kettlebell swing. Start by getting into a deadlift position and keeping your kettlebell just a few feet in front of the body. Next, you can hike that kettlebell between the legs and then propel […]
2017/01/27
Are You Exercising too Much? How to Tell if You’re Overdoing It Exercise is an important component to maintaining your overall health and fitness level. And it is also a vital step on your journey towards meeting your weight loss goals. But what if you are exercising too much and overdoing it? The extra stress on your body could cause a variety of unwanted side effects, some of which are listed below. If you notice any of these signs, it is time to cut back on your workout routine so that you can make exercise something that heals you rather than hurts you. You Have a Higher Resting Heart Rate The average resting heart rate is around 72 beats per […]
2016/10/25
Stifle the Stench: Ways to Keep Your Feet Smelling Fresh During Workouts During an intense workout, your feet will end up sweating into your sneakers, and that can cause foot odor to develop. But there are ways that you can keep your feet smelling fresh during your workouts so you can avoid the embarrassment that would otherwise come from having smelly feet. Check out the tips below and start implementing them today to prevent odor issues before they develop. Wash Your Sneakers When you sweat into your sneakers, bacteria can accumulate and cause your shoes to smell offensively. Therefore, if you have sneakers that you can throw into your washing machine, do so. Remove the shoelaces first, and then place […]
2016/10/14
Fall Outdoor Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During Workouts As the weather cools down, exercising outdoors becomes a fantastic opportunity. This practice is particularly beneficial when you follow the right fall outdoor safety tips. The reason is that it helps you to take advantage of everything the season has to offer while avoiding injury. The reason you should learn fall outdoor safety tips now and make sure you get into your exercise program is that it is the ideal time to build fitness habits. The holiday season isn’t long off. This represents the time of year when people are most likely to gain weight. If you get into the right habits early on, you’ll be prepared to resist the […]
2016/10/03
Get in an Effective Workout with these Parallel Bar Exercises When you hear about parallel bar exercises, the odds are that you think of gymnasts and not regular people. That said, there is no need for you to be training to take part in the Olympics to get a great workout using this simple equipment. In fact, if you get a small set of parallettes (a small set of short parallel bars close to the floor) you can even do these workouts at home. Being able to do parallel bar exercises isn’t very expensive. The small parallettes cost about $50 if you buy the wooden ones. If you want to splurge, the aluminum type are slightly more expensive. That said, […]
2016/09/20
Can You Really Perform Exercises to Improve a Double Chin? Even the fastest Google search can provide you with dozens of lists of activities that claim to help you to reduce the fatty areas of the chin and neck. But is it really possible for exercises to improve a double chin? Can certain movements draw in that saggy skin or extra fat deposits that can make you loathe pictures taken of you in profile? The first thing you should know about exercises to improve a double chin is that while most of them won’t cause any harm, they also won’t provide the types of benefit that you’re expecting. If you’re hoping to tighten the skin and draw in the extra […]
2016/08/15
Common Running Injuries and Home Treatment Methods Running is a workout that will get your entire body moving and burning fat and calories. You can use running as your primary workout to strengthen your muscles and joints, boost your overall health, and slim down to a healthy weight, but beware that running can result in injuries. Learn about some of the most common running injuries below, as well as home treatment methods that work on getting you healed up. Runner’s Knee Nearly 40% of all running injuries involve the knees, and PFPS, which stands for patellofemoral pain syndrome, is one of the most common. This is also called “runner’s knee,” and it usually occurs during or after a long run, […]
2016/08/08
How to Get Washboard Abs Fast There are a number of things that you need to know if you want to get washboard abs. The first thing is that abs may be built in the gym. The second thing is that they won’t be visible unless you make the right choices in the kitchen. Remember that getting great abdominals isn’t just a matter of building the muscle. You must also remove the layer of fat on top of them so the muscle will be visible. If you want to get washboard abs, you need to start by looking at what you’re eating. Consider not only your meals, but also what you’re eating in between meals. You might want to start […]
2016/07/25
3 Really Easy Ways to Move Your Body When Sitting at Your Desk We’re continually told not to stay seated all day long. Sitting down for hours at a time is very bad for our health. It is the “new smoking.” It’s no longer considered enough to sit all day long and then hit the gym at the end of the day. Continual sitting is just too hard on our bodies. Therefore, if you are stuck sitting a lot, it’s important to discover how to move your body when sitting. However, when we’re not sitting at a desk voluntarily, but are instead required to do this as a part of our job, it makes it difficult to make the necessary […]