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Nutrition and Weight Management
Weight versus Fat

Body weight and body fat are commonly misunderstood. Most people don't distinguish between the two, but in reality they are different things. To achieve and maintain a healthy, fit lifestyle, understanding what these terms really mean is helpful. …Read More
Strength Training
Feel the Burn Fast - How to Maximize Strenth Training Time

Work, school, kids, friends – our days are so jammed with activities that it can be a struggle to fit in the things we love, let alone the things we dread like cleaning the bathroom and hitting the weights. And while we know we should make time to exercise, it seems to be the first thing to fall off the schedule. …Read More
Strength Training
Lift like a Girl - Women Can't Afford to Ignore Weight Training

For many women, the idea of lifting weights brings images of body building, bikini-clad women with a just-out-of-the-booth tan. You only have to take a quick look around your gym and you'll likely find the guys piling into the weight room while the women rush to the nearest elliptical cross-trainer. …Read More
Strength Training
Pump Up Your Home with a Gym

You can come up with an infinite amount of reasons to skip the gym - too tired, too busy, too upset about your favorite reality TV show - but when you can't bring yourself to go to the gym, why not bring the gym to your home? …Read More
Strength Training
Strength Training to Fight the Aging Process

One of the consequences of aging is assumed to be loss of bone strength and muscle mass and strength. But don't lose hope. The good news is that strength training can play an important role in delaying and reducing these age- or inactivity-associated losses. …Read More
Strength Training
Why Women Need to Weight Train

For many years, aerobic exercise was considered the optimal method for women attempting to lose weight. Using equipment such as stair climbers, treadmills, stationary bikes, etc. was thought to be the "ideal" way to lose weight. …Read More
Cardiovascular Exercise
Defeat Gym Intimidation

Defeat Gym Intimidation It is easy to let insecurities get the best of you at the gym – many people have the misconception that gyms are large, sweaty places filled only with the healthy and fit …Read More
Cardiovascular Exercise
Fitness Non-Resolutions

Fitness Non-Resolutions This year, wouldn't it be great to set yourself up for success with a list of non-resolutions? If you approach your goals differently in 2011 by following these tips from …Read More
Cardiovascular Exercise
Getting Goal Oriented

Getting Goal Oriented What is the difference between a goal and a dream? A deadline. Dreams are great to have, but this summer, reframe your exercise dreams into reality by getting goal-oriented …Read More
Cardiovascular Exercise
Jump Start 2011: A Man’s Must-Follow Beginner Guide to Fitness

Jump Start 2011: A Man's Must-Follow Beginner Guide to Fitness Men often judge physical fitness by the size of their muscles. They tend to skimp on cardio exercise and flexibility, spending a …Read More