Healthy Hobbies: Cycling Versus Running

Everyone should adopt a healthy hobby. I don’t care who you are, it is important to make time for hobbies. I always say you should have one hobby that inspires you, and one that keeps you healthy and fit. A friend of mine recently starting taking up cycling, and was amazed by how he was...

Why You Should Try Using a Foam Roller

Foam rollers are great for both releasing tension, and relieving stress. When it comes to sports and fitness, the foam roller is a very handy tool to have around. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, a foam roller is just a cylindrical piece of foam that you can use to stretch out your...

How to Turn Fitness into a Habit in 33 Days

The only way to truly get fit is to turn exercise into a habit. When it comes to losing weight and maintaining a fit lifestyle, diet will only get you so far. If you a really want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to actually change your lifestyle. The easiest way to...

Fitness Fears and How to Work Through Them

Don’t let fitness fears keep you from the body you want. If you aren’t a regular gym-goer, chances are that you may have some mental blocks against it.  Going to the gym, especially if it’s your first time can be really daunting. Unfortunately, in our society fear is a huge motivator, but it also keeps...

How to Stay Warm During Winter Workouts

Just because the weather is getting cold, doesn’t mean we should stop exercising. I will be the first to admit that the idea of winter conjures all sorts of ideas in my head, including sitting around the fire, drinking hot cocoa (or toddies, if you’re feeling frisky), and eating every piece of sugary food within...

Is it Safe to Play Sports While Pregnant?

Pregnancy shouldn’t stop you from maintaining your fitness, but can you play sports? As an athlete, it is super important to maintain your fitness through exercise. It is also really important to participate in your favorite sports, for a myriad of reasons from keeping healthy hobbies, to maintaining interpersonal relationships with your team. As anyone...

Six Unwritten Rules of the Gym

If it’s been a while since you have hit the gym, keep these unwritten rules in mind. Winter is almost over, so it’s almost time for people to flock back to the gym in the hopes of regaining the body they lost during these cold winter months. It’s also a great time, if you have...

How to Sneak in Exercise During the Holidays

The holiday season may be where exercise and fitness go to die, but it doesn’t have to be! I come from a large family, and as such, I understand that the holiday season is pretty much a black hole in terms of fitness and healthy eating. Not only do we have to contend with family...

Study Finds That One-Third of American Pets are Obese

New research shows that pets in America are getting fatter every year. As we all know, the United States is one of the most obese countries in the world. If you are looking for a reason for that, you could blame lax guidelines by the FDA, all the fast food we consume, or the fact...