2016/09/12
Stress and Weight Gain: What Science Reveals Have you ever wondered if your stress level has an effect upon your weight and on your ability to lose weight? Well, scientists have been doing their research so they can answer this question for you. Keep reading to learn what science has revealed thus far regarding the connection between stress and weight gain. Stress Can Make You Weigh More The truth is that being stressed can cause you to gain more weight. But even if you know this fact, it may not be enough to help you lose the weight. You have to understand why stress and weight gain are related. The Role of the Adrenal Glands Stress causes you to gain […]
2016/08/22
Why Your Mind is the Secret to Reaching Your Fitness Goals The key to reaching your fitness goals has a great deal to do with your body, but the real secret to it is in your mind. Your mind is where you get your plan, your motivation, your drive and your decision to make things happen. When you realize the importance that your mind plays in your physical success, you will be able to make choices that will lead you to reach your goals much more efficiently. Remember that the physical component to reaching your fitness goals is important in that you need to work with your abilities, avoid injury and keep up the right strategy of building and recovery. […]
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 […]
2016/07/16
Vacation Weight Gain Prevention Hacks Many people who go on vacation not only get a break from their jobs and their daily responsibilities, but they also take a break from their fitness routine and diet. Failing to stick to your weight loss goals could easily result in unintended weight gain that you will regret as soon as you get home. You will have to work extra hard on getting rid of it later on. If you want to be sure that you can stay as fit as possible even when you are away from home, check out the easy vacation weight gain prevention hacks below. Walk as Much as Possible If you are in a very scenic location, why not […]
2016/06/22
The One Fat Loss Myth That So Many People Believe Among all the different types of fat loss myth that currently exist, there is one that seems to be far more prevalent than others. This would be the false belief that by targeting one area of the body with exercise, it is possible to burn its fat away. This makes some people think that when it comes to slimming down around the middle, for example, sit-ups would be more effective than running a mile. The reason people believe this fat loss myth has nothing to do with a lack of intelligence, with being gullible or with a lack of understanding of dieting. Instead, the vast majority of people believe they […]
2016/06/17
Should You Take Garcinia Cambogia to Lose Weight? If you have been searching for weight loss products and supplements that will help you make your weight loss journey a faster and easier one, you have likely come across some claims that Garcinia cambogia is a fantastic supplement that you can try. But is this natural option really effective, and should you be using Garcinia cambogia to lose weight? Before you spend money on this product, you should continue reading to get all of the facts. What Is Garcinia Cambogia? Garcinia cambogia is a sweet, small tropical fruit that contains an acid that is similar to the citric acid found in lemons and oranges. The acid is known as hydroxycitric acid […]
2016/06/13
Lose Fat This Summer with Phentramin-D This summer, you want to look your best. That’s a given. But for so many of us, that means that we need to figure out how to lose fat in a safe way and one that is effective enough that it will happen before we need to start adding layers to our clothes again. If you really want to be able to enjoy the outcome of having worked hard to lose fat this summer, then you’ll have to build an effective strategy that will help you shed those pounds quickly before the fall begins. The key to this is to know how to eat and exercise properly and to boost your efforts with an […]
2016/06/03
Why the Yale Weight Loss Program Works The Metabolic Health and Weight Loss Program offered by the Yale Institute provide alternatives to overweight patients who also suffer from medical conditions. The program has proven effective as the physicians at the Yale medical program will help you manage weight loss through their effective program. It offers a customized weight loss program that also manages and treats obesity-related medical conditions in collaboration with physicians in many specialties. The program stands out because of the clinical trials. What makes it different is it provides you nonsurgical weight loss interventions all in one place. They provide you several options according to your needs and weight loss goals, and then you can decide which options […]