fitness

You are being judged I’m sure many of you are familiar with the (somewhat cliché) adage that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but, love it or hate it, we live in a society that places much emphasis on superficial characteristics. Heck, we have competitions (ala bodybuilding, fitness...

Many people like to lie. Sometimes the lie is a grand lie and sometimes it is a little white lie. At the end of the day, lies are commonplace. Every single person on the planet is guilty of lying at some point albeit to varying degrees. In the fitness game, these constant lies are ruining...

The punching perks of taking a boxing class are endless and range from increased lung power, elevated strength, to overall better conditioning. A true two-for-one cardio and strength workout, time well spent with the heavy bag is known for improving overall fitness, for everyone at any age (and...

Now that I’m well over 40 years of age, do I train the same way as I did when I first picked up a weight as a high school sophomore? It’s a terrific question, but not one that can be comprehensively answered in one chapter. Instead, I’ll approach it by identifying two thoughts at each of these...

If simply getting through the last year has slowed your fitness goals, you may be ready to get your health and fitness levels back with the help of a personal trainer. While it is important to check a potential fitness professional against some important criteria such as their education...

Bill Phillips Twitter The opinions expressed are those solely of the author. Bill Phillips is a 56-year-old fitness entrepreneur and author who has been in the industry since the late ‘90s when he launched EAS Nutrition. His book, Body-for-LIFE reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestsellers...

Learning From Superhumans: The Incredible Fitness and Success of Jack LaLanne written by JAMES CLEAR HEALTHY EATING MOTIVATION STRENGTH TRAINING Jack LaLanne was a pioneer in the world of fitness. The gyms that you see all over town? He opened one of the nation's first fitness gyms in 1936. The...

The bodybuilding and fitness industry was rocked on Aug. 8 when the family of John Meadows announced that the longtime coach and pro bodybuilder passed away at the age of 49. At this time, no cause of death had been announced, but the man who called Ohio home touched the lives and positively...

German born comedian and actor Flula Borg stars as Javelin in the latest installment of The Suicide Squad. In the movie, Borg portrays a former athlete who competed as an Olympic javelin thrower before turning to crime. It’s a character that first appeared in the Green Lantern comic books back...

With millions of people returning to the office in this unpredictable pandemic-stricken world, many of us may be losing some of the leisure time that allowed for additional workouts, track runs, and brisk walks in the great outdoors. And, with The New York Times reporting that being locked-down...

Chances are, you currently have more than one health and fitness apps on your phone. Nowadays, apps are a way of life. Want to track your daily macros? Download an app. Curious to see how many steps you take in a day, or if you hit REM sleep at night? There’s an app for that. Apps are a great...

Josh Webb has been a personal trainer since the age of 18 and by using the discipline that he first learned on the football field in his youth, he’s been able to fuel a full-time career in fitness. Now 30, and boasting more than 90,000 followers on Instagram, the Monroe, LA, native is passionate...

Trifecta, the No. 1 organic food delivery service in the United States, announced today a new partnership with International Sports Science Association (ISSA) which will bring healthy ready-to-eat (RTE) meal delivery options for ISSA’s community of more than 400,000 certified trainers. The two...

The world of fitness encompasses many athletes who have had to overcome adversities to achieve triumph. Each story has its own way of inspiring others to move forward and be their best. Serena Settlemier and Sara Hurrle are two athletes who are very familiar with both the highs and lows that...

Like it or not, cardio is a vital component of your healthy lifestyle. “Cardio exercise burns more calories than other forms of exercise and is important for long-term cardiovascular health,” says Jason Fitzgerald, a USATF-certified running coach in Denver, Colorado. In other words, doing...

Achieving your weight-loss goals involves so much more than just saying no to dessert. For many, the journey to becoming healthier and dropping to your goal weight is a lifestyle change. It’s about cooking and eating better, incorporating exercise into your daily routine and sticking to good...

If you feel stuck in a rut and have no idea how to get back on track with your fitness and nutrition goals, you’re not alone. I totally get you, and I know it’s a hard spot to be in when you desperately want change. Rationally, you know you need to get back on track, but it feels too...

Any time you begin a new activity like fitness walking, you’re bound to have a ton of questions that need to be answered. From whether or not you need to worry about proper technique to how to stay motivated, here are eight good-to-know tips before you begin: 1 FORM MATTERS Like all other...

Paul and Sandy Sklar have made fitness a family affair. The first family of fitness’s relationship has grown from trainer-client to husband, wife and parents, with their common bond being self improvement. They’ve turned their gym passion into a successful career of training, teaching and...

Personal trainers, physicians, nutritionists and health gurus might disagree about the route you should take toward optimal fitness and meals, but they concur on one thing: You need to give a new plan time to work. But how much time should you keep putting in if you’re not seeing the results...