Fitness Archive

Why Isometric Exercises Belong in Your Workout Routine

Imagine if you could do effective exercises in only 10 seconds, anywhere, anytime … without any equipment. This is absolutely possible with isometric exercises, which are perfect for anyone who wants to tone muscles and ...

Benefits of Walking to Lose Weight, Manage Blood Sugar & Extend Life

When most people decide it’s time to practice some healthier habits, simply walking to lose weight and improve their health might not seem like it’s going to do “enough” to give them the benefits of ...

Hydration Tips for Runners, Including Race Day Prep

As runners, we all know that we need to be hydrated — but what does that really mean, and what happens if we fall short? In this article, I’m going to dive in to exactly what ...

Muscle Recovery Do’s and Don’ts for Optimal Fitness

Whether you’re trying to burn fat or gain muscle, what you do in terms of exercise, diet and the time you rest in between workouts makes all difference. We all know that working out is ...

The Best Chest Workouts + Chest Exercises for Size & Strength

There’s a reason Superman has an “S” on his chest. A large, well-developed chest sends a message of supreme confidence and power. So, how do you increase your chest size? What chest workouts and chest exercises ...

How to Do a Plank Exercise & Variations for a Strong Core

Tapping in to the power of plank exercise variations is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and work toward more defined abs. While the plank might be a relatively simple exercise to ...

Inner Thigh Workout: Best Exercises & Tips

Inner thigh fat is a common concern among women, and many wonder what inner thigh exercises and inner thigh workout programs are out there to work on this common trouble area. Thinner thighs may be ...

Back Workouts: The Quickest Way to a Strong, Sculpted Back

The muscles of the back are underrated when it comes to both function and appearance, and back workouts really can benefit the body in so many ways. The back muscles are equal or even greater ...

The Best Knee Strengthening Exercises to Relieve Pain

Knee pain is a common ailment among all ages, which is why knee strengthening exercises are important if you want to keep your knees in top shape. Pain in the knees can strike young women, as ...

4 Proprioception Exercises to Improve Balance and Strength

How is it that professional dancers can glide across the room, without looking where they are going and not bump into each other along the way? It's called proprioception. How can we walk down a flight ...