Everyone Has Been Nervous in the Gym As the year comes to a close, more and more people will set New Year’s Resolutions for themselves. For many of them, this means making their personal fitness a priority. While your health should always be a priority, not as many people make it one. The start of a new year is the …

Winter Causes Our Bodies to Retain More Fat The holiday season is officially here, which means the days are much shorter and far colder. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays that can wreak havoc on your dieting, as well. These are two days that put a heavy emphasis on eating lots of food. While this overindulgence is essentially a holiday …

The days have gotten shorter. The weather has gotten colder. We have officially entered the start of the holiday season. With Halloween already out of the way, the next holiday on the way is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to get together with friends and family to indulge in delicious foods and drinks. It’s a time to share fun memories …

Though Frustrating, Fitness Plateaus Can Be Overcome We have all been there before. We are constantly in the gym, eating right, and lifting weights, crushing your healthy lifestyle. However, as time passes, you notice that you aren’t making the gains like you used to. The pace at which you lose weight has slowed down or halted completely. In some instances, …

The vast majority of people go to the gym to push themselves. Often, they have a fitness goal they wish to reach and are set on reaching it. When you’re in the gym lifting weights, there is so much to focus on. You want to make sure that you’re doing the correct lifts, lifting the appropriate weight, and keeping a …

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, …

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 …