Trail running is one of the fastest growing sports there is, but it can be a lot different than normal road or track running. Whether you are in a competitive race or just out by yourself or with a few friends, here are seven tips to...

Are you looking to change up your workout and breathe some new energy into your exercise program? One of the fastest growing and most fun sports is trail running. Say good-bye to cars, city noises and the urban jungle in general and hello to an exhilarating run...

Deciding to start a home gym, or add to the equipment you already have, can be a tough decision. Not only space, but money can often be tight. So you need to make sure to purchase something that will get a lot of use and bring...

Protein is one of the most commonly referred to menu items whenever people start talking about watching what they eat and special diets. It is good to eat lots of lean proteins, but with all the hype about protein many people may actually be getting too...

When it comes to a muscle-relieving gel there’s one I’d recommend above all others: Doctor Hoy's. I’ve tried most sports creams over the years for this or that - a strained calf, sore shoulder, tight hamstring, etc. No sports cream cuts through the muscles to provide relaxation...

Many people I know get regular exercise and eat pretty well. But for being so health-conscious they use surprisingly risky judgment when it comes to the sun. Did you know that malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, has been the fastest growing cancer in America for...

It's not always what you eat, but how you eat that can lead to weight gain. Did you know that simply changing the way you eat can help you lose weight? Studies show it takes the brain about 20 minutes to register “fullness,” so take steps to...

People who have a great deal of weight to lose face physical and emotional challenges. However, the most important thing is to keep working at it. A football coach used to tell me, “You never stay the same. Each day you either get better or worse,...

Someone with a large amount of weight to lose will likely have to deal with a good number of physical issues. The emotional part can be just as tough deal with. People whose weight categorizes them as obese likely do not have very good cardiovascular stamina. That’s...

If you or someone close to you decides to try to lose a lot of weight, the emotional issue can be just as tough to deal with as the physical ones. Here are four tips to overcome the doubts and concerns that understandably will come with...