People go the gym to get and stay in better health. However, many gyms have materials or chemicals in them that can cause allergies to flare up, or worse yet trigger serious health issues. Here are three common hazards to be aware of in your local gym, Yoga...
There are all kinds of Apps for fitness and nutrition available at minimal or no cost to you, like the 100 percent free iPhone App MyFitnessPal. Finding the right App may provide the support and help you need to get in shape. Whether you’re looking for a...
The London Olympics were among the most memorable Summer Games I've ever followed for numerous reasons. Right off the bat, the greatest Olympian ever wrapped up his career in Michael Phelps, while Jamaica's Usain Bolt earned the right to lay claim to being the greatest track...
New numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are out regarding obesity in the U.S. and they don’t add up to good news. More than 33 percent of American adults and 17 percent of children are obese, according to figures recently reported from...
The mental and emotional disappointment of any physical setback may trigger feelings of frustration, hopelessness, and even depression. Maybe it’s necessary to modify a fitness routine due to physical limitations as a result of an injury. If running was a big part of your 20s and 30s,...
As you watch the Olympics are you inspired to get back to competing in sports if it’s been a while? Or maybe you’ve never been a very competitive, but wonder what it might be like to challenge yourself and others. One of the best ways average...
Rowing machines may not be the most glamorous or commonly discussed piece of equipment in a gym, but they can give you one of the best workouts possible. Rowing machines can provide a tremendous cardio workout that’s low-impact on the joints and ligaments as far as...
The 2012 London Olympics are truly inspiring and although you’re almost assuredly not going to be part of the U.S. team in 2016, there are ways to put the inspiration to work to really better yourself. While we’re highly unlikely to get an invite to...
As we marvel at the feats of athletes at the London Olympics, it’s natural to sit back and wonder: “How’d they get there?” Many young athletes are dreaming right now about making the Olympics themselves one day, as are parents in many cases as well. Some youngsters...
With the London Olympics well under way, let the athletes inspire you to do more than just cheer. Get up off the couch and improve your fitness level. Although the vast majority of us will never come close to being Olympic-caliber athletes, we can all make...