Being healthy and active should be a priority for every family member. Everyone from parents and children should make a concerted effort to improve their health. Even the American government has recognized this fact. That is why the Health Information Resource Center created Family Health & Fitness Day USA in 1996. It is celebrated the last Saturday of every September, …

Everybody is different. Some prefer to go to the gym by themselves and workout alone. However, not everyone is like that. Some people are unsure about what they should do once they enter the gym. They don’t know what exercises to do, or sometimes they don’t even know how to properly do the ones they want to. That’s where group …

Most people are well aware of the many health benefits that come with exercising. Weight loss, lower blood pressure, increased energy, slimmer build, and reduced risk of diabetes are some of the few benefits. However, many people are less aware of how beneficial to your mental health exercising can be. Exercising improves symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as …

The internet is full of information that can help you reach your fitness goals. While there is a wealth of helpful knowledge out there, there is just as much misinformation. Fitness myths can be found everywhere and not just online. Many gym buffs spread misinformation they read from “sources” that aren’t founded in reality. A lot of these myths continue …

If you have finally decided it is time for you to commit to a gym membership, then you have taken a step in the right direction towards your fitness goals! However, before you actually put pen to paper on your new membership, you should first educate yourself on the gym you intend on going to and everything else that owning …

For many people in the world of fitness, there will be days when you wake up full of energy and ready to hit the gym with everything you’ve got. Then there are days when you feel sluggish, and your body just doesn’t seem to have the drive you’d want when going to the gym. Over the past few years, those …

Spring has officially started which means summer is only a few short months away. If you are like us, you probably gained a few extra pounds during the winter months. This is natural and typical for most people due to the nature of the cold weather and what it permits us to do. With warmer weather on the horizon, your …

In just under a week, the country will begin celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This Irish holiday celebrates the Irish patron saint of the same name and is celebrated by those of Irish ancestry. St. Patrick’s Day is an extremely festive holiday, boasting a wide array of traditions from the parades to the food and beyond. However, many of these traditions …

When it comes to weight loss, many people struggle to shed those extra pounds and on top of that keeping it off. Some will go to extreme lengths to get the results they want as fast as they can. This impatience has led many to follow fad diets. These popular weight-loss plans promise drastic results over a short period of …

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and the time to get your significant other a thoughtful gift is running out! If your Valentine just so happens to be a fitness junkie whose life revolves around their fitness journey, you are in luck. Valentine’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to surprise your workout partner with an amazing gift that will be sure …

At the end of each year, many of us set aside some time to think about what our New Year’s resolutions will be; and with each new year, a lot of us find ourselves having trouble sticking to those resolutions. The most common New Year’s resolutions often include those intended to improve one’s health. Whether it be to drink less, …