No matter your current fitness levels, there are always considerations you should think about to ensure that you are optimizing your workouts to achieve the best results. Even if you find a good routine that seems to be working, it’s important to understand that you will likely reach a plateau. Your workouts need variety in the intensity, activities, and time …

The end of the year can be one of the busiest seasons. Not only are you juggling normal responsibilities with work and home activities, but there are more social events and gatherings because of the holiday season. Too often, self-care and fitness can fall to the back burner because you don’t feel like you have enough time in the day …

If you are ready to achieve the body transformation you’ve always dreamed about, then it starts with creating the systems and routines that will set you up for gym success. Simply having a gym membership isn’t going to achieve the results that you want without using the facilities and resources in the right way. The reality is that the gym …

If you are on a journey to lose weight or reach your fitness goals, it can feel like a lonely road without support from other like-minded people. Even though your goals are individual and no one else can do the work for you, there is power in building a fitness community to support you every step of the way. In …

If you are like most people out there, it’s easy to slip into unhealthy habits during the holiday season. Not only are there delicious treats everywhere you go, but it’s tough to maintain a consistent workout schedule when the calendar is packed with holiday parties and special events. But there are ways to enjoy the season and still maintain your …

Everyone starts the New Year with the best of intentions: this is the year you are finally going to get organized, lose weight, or improve your finances. Setting New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to focus your priorities and establish habits and changes that will set you up for better results this year. But the statistics show that …

It’s the holiday season! For many of us, that means we have some extra tasks on our to-do lists. Do you have a friend or family member who loves fitness? Are you close to someone who has expressed an interest in getting into fitness? Then it is time for a little bit of shopping! Here are some holiday gift ideas …

Not only is it essential to maintain consistency with your exercise routine. But it’s also a good idea to change up your exercises with cross-training and new activities. In addition, varying your movements is vital to improving your results and ensuring a well-balanced workout. When it comes to fitness, a change in activity can be a good thing. How do …

While many women consider pregnancy a “free pass” when it comes to exercise, it’s probably not the healthiest option. It can be tricky, though – you’re not feeling your best, so working out may not be your top priority. Exercise may not even be crossing your mind! At one time, doctors even advised their pregnant patients to take it easy …

Learning to live a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. One of the more difficult aspects can be changing up your diet. Eating healthy will make you feel great, look great, and of course increase your overall health, so it is definitely worth making the change. However, with all the diet fads and trends that are out there, along with multiple …

Stretching is important to prevent injury and keep your muscles in good shape. Improving flexibility in your muscles by stretching will increase your overall workout stamina. Also, when you stretch before working out you are helping your joints out too. A good piece of clarification for our Fitness Nation gym buddies is never confuse stretching for warm up. You should …

Do you like getting your heart rate up and entering that ‘fat-burning’ zone with cardio? Well, a lot of people aren’t familiar with the common mistakes they make during their cardio workout. Let’s take a look at what they are and how you can fix them. Going to the gym and getting on that elliptical every day doesn’t mean that …