Archive for the ‘Fitness Advice’ Category


Water Intake During Workouts

Image by Pink Sherbet Photography via Flickr Today we’ve included an article about the importance of replacing fluids not after your workout, but during. The benefits of staying hydrated are many, and include helping with endurance and reducing fatigue related to exercise. Why Drink Water During Your Workout? By Mark M Moller Exercise is important [...]

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The Fast Way To Get Rid Of Jiggly Arms

One of the easiest ways to target those troublesome back of the arms (triceps) is to do simple bodyweight dips. Don’t overthink things. Find something that will support your weight – like sturdy chairs. The deeper you go down, the harder it is. It may look simple, but it really works! Beginners try 2 sets [...]

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Get Started With This Fat-Burning Cardio Workout

Image by colonnade via Flickr You may choose your favorite form of cardio such as running, rowing, or cycling to complete this workout. 5 minutes low intensity cardio warm up Intervals: 30 seconds at high intensity, 90 seconds at low intensity Perform 7 intervals 5 minute low intensity cardio cool down “High” intensity and “low” [...]

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Sleep And Fitness

Image by Symlinked via Flickr We have recommended that women seeking fitness prioritize sound sleep every night. The obvious reason is that busy, hectic schedules can zap our energy levels and limit our motivation to exercise each day – If you’re tired, you simply don’t have the energy to workout. Plenty of research also proves [...]

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Free Weights, Machines, Body Weight…Which Is Best For Women?

A question that I get a lot is…”which is best for women who want to lose weight, free weights, machines, or bodyweight?” I prefer bodyweight to begin with. First of all, there are few excuses with body weight exercises: • It doesn’t cost you anything. • They can be done almost anywhere. • You can [...]

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A Simple Fitness Habit That Pays Off Big

Image by mikebaird via Flickr Here’s one easy step to incorporate into to your day that could have a major pay-off: Start each morning with your “Morning 10″. At the beginning of each day do 40 squats, 30 crunches, and 20 push ups. These are on the “easy” side, but I’d rather you start with [...]

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