Editor’s note: Throughout the last year, as this country battled Covid 19, quarantines and loss of amenities, fitness routines fell by the wayside. Sure, a privileged few had the time, motivation and money to equip their homes, but most didn’t. As a result, more sedentary lifestyles led to weight gain. As we all start to… Continue reading The Post-Pandemic Workout: How to Get Back in Shape
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How to Stop Workout Acne
Working out can cause excessive sweating, as well as a buildup of oil, dirt, and bacteria on your skin — all of which can lead to acne. However, you don’t have to quit exercising in order to see clearer skin. The key is to maintain proper hygiene before, during, and after your workouts. Here’s what… Continue reading How to Stop Workout Acne
When You Should – or Shouldn’t – Use a Fitness App for Weight Loss
In the new year, hundreds of thousands of people resolve to lose weight and/or become more active. And a smart fitness device like Apple Watch or Fitbit might seem like a great way to track calories and steps. But, experts advise, be sure you’re using a device or app for the right purpose and that… Continue reading When You Should – or Shouldn’t – Use a Fitness App for Weight Loss
Your Brain And Your Metabolism
Here’s some comfort in case you skip your daily workout every once in a while. A new mouse-model study from UT Southwestern Medical Center shows that neurons that influence metabolism are active for up to two days after a single workout. The research offers new insight into the brain’s potential role in fitness and –… Continue reading Your Brain And Your Metabolism
Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
Are you doing the workout that’s right for you, but still not seeing the results you’d like? That may be due to your nutrition. Filling the body with the right fuel can help improve the workout performance of busy adults, as well as the millions of young athletes who play organized sports. While overlooking pre-workout… Continue reading Fuel Your Body for A Better Workout Performance
How to Love Your New Gym Membership
You made the resolution to get fit in 2018. You invested in a gym membership to get you on track. So why is your gym bag still sitting untouched in the corner of your living room? “It can be very intimidating for someone to join a new club, especially when it’s big and it gets… Continue reading How to Love Your New Gym Membership
Getting into Exercise Again
Flu? Out-of-town guests? The experts at Go4Life, a division of the National Institutes on Aging, know that while many things can interrupt your physical activity routine, you can start again and be successful. Here are a few of their helpful ideas: Don’t be too hard on yourself. Just try to get back to your activities… Continue reading Getting into Exercise Again
Experts’ TIps on Fitness at 50-Plus
By Delaina Dixon Your bones ache for no apparent reason, you’re huffing and puffing after walking up a flight of stairs, and it takes a few more days to recover from a strenuous workout. With struggles like these, it’s easy to let our commitment to exercise lag and blame it on the aging process. At… Continue reading Experts’ TIps on Fitness at 50-Plus
Tips to Help You Get Back to Working Out at the Gym
Rocking the gym as part of your New Year’s resolution can be a daunting task. While showing up may be half the battle, real results only come to those pushing out of their comfort zones and correctly utilizing equipment that may give you a twinge of the January Scaries – AKA that awful feeling of… Continue reading Tips to Help You Get Back to Working Out at the Gym
A Trainer’s Advice on Altering Your Workout as You Age
You’ve been hitting the gym regularly since your early thirties, but the same workouts you did 20 years ago don’t leave you feeling the same way you did back then. There are a lot more aches and pains after a workout. Even more challenging – your favorite routines just aren’t as effective. According to the… Continue reading A Trainer’s Advice on Altering Your Workout as You Age