Weight Lifting for Beginners in 7 Steps

Weight lifting, or weight training, is intentionally exercising specific muscle groups to strengthen muscles with bodyweight, resistance bands, or weights. Including weight lifting in a...

Experts Share What NOT & What to Do Before a Workout

Ever wondered exactly what to do before a workout?  You know the questions, “Should I eat before working out?” or “Should I...

Make Your Home Gym Work For You

The gym is essentially a gathering place to run on the treadmill, cycle on the recumbent bike, and lift heavy weights in the presence of others. This...

Is Tennis The Secret to A Longer, Healthier Life?

When it comes to the benefits of exercise, a longer life span is just one of many. But when it comes to the type of exercise, one...

The 14 Best Ways to Treat & Prevent Sore Muscles

How to Get Rid of and Relieve Sore Muscles  1. Warm-Up then Do Dynamic Stretches Pre-Workout You should always warm-up the muscles and joints you plan to work. Why?...

The Benefits of Exercise for Sleep

How Exercise Helps You Sleep Better Exercise helps you sleep better in multiple fashions, including by:  Inducing Sleep Cycles Think about it: Exercise burns a lot of energy. But the...

Which Should You Do First: Cardio or Strength Training?

So you made it to the gym after a grueling traffic jam after work, only to realize you have dinner plans quickly approaching… You spot a treadmill wide...

The Best Chest Workout for Men

Wanting to know how to build an upper chest, men? We thought so. So here are eight of the best chest exercises for men (and women). Oh, and...

15 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Sweat

15 Fitness Motivation Tips 1. Lay Out Clothes Especially if the goal is to tackle a morning workout, have your workout clothes all ready to go and your work...

Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

The iliotibial band (IT) or tract is a thick strip of connective tissue, or ligament, that runs down the outside of the thigh and connects the hip...

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