3 Easy Ways to Burn More Calories

Have you noticed? We Americans have been gaining weight. It’s really hard to miss. Part of the problem is that people take in too many calories because they eat convenience foods that are high in calories. The other part of the problem is that people don’t burn enough calories.  The smartest thing anyone can do to lose weight is to burn the calories that we consume by exercising.

There are a variety of reasons why people don’t burn enough calories and most of the reasons have to do with lack of time. So, here are … read more

We will all hit plateaus in our fitness progress whether we have been working out for just a month or two, or have been doing a fitness regime for years. The first thing many  will do with their workouts is to increase their training intensity. That’s the wrong move for most beginners and intermediates as it could lead to over training.

Many times fitness plateaus happen when the body is crying out for a bit more time to recover and rebuild. This is when many think that they need to push harder to continue their results. And that starts a vicious … read more

You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is “good for you.” But did you know that it can actually help you feel good, too? Getting the right amount of exercise can rev up your energy levels and even help improve your mood.

Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 4 to 6 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Remember, though, that exercise has so many health benefits that any amount is better than none.

Exercise benefits every part … read more