If you’re not one of those rare people who can spend 1 ½ hours at the gym day after day, then it’s important to be as efficient as possible when you do work out. Here are three weightlifting splits to keep you in the gym for...
“Curls are for the girls” is a common expression heard in weight rooms. It basically means that excess biceps curls don’t do much that benefit people in everyday sports or activities, but will result in big arms that the ladies will like. It is important to incorporate...
When I say “Thanksgiving” what are the first two words that come to mind? For many people like myself, it’s Turkey and then Football. Oh yeah, family, too, sorry mom. For the vast majority of the people out there, they’ll at least see some of an NFL...
There is probably no single holiday more centered around eating than Thanksgiving. It’s other name is Turkey Day, so that right there tells you something. At the end of the day you could come out stuffed like a turkey yourself, but it doesn’t have to be...
You know your calorie count is likely to go up - OK, maybe way up - during the Thanksgiving Holiday. That’s OK to over-indulge a little bit, but you’ll feel a lot better about yourself if you find time for a little fitness during the...
The average person consumes around 2,000-3,000 calories at a Thanksgiving dinner. If you snack and drink throughout the day, that total can easily rise to 5,000 or more calories. A lot of people would be surprised to know exactly how those calories are broken down. Below...
The Holidays are quickly approaching and we all know how hectic they can be. There are holiday plans to make, gifts to buy, work demands and then when you finally sit down at your family’s dinner - enough food to feed a small army. The average...
For people looking to give the gift of fitness and not break the bank, there are some great gift ideas out there for under $50. You can call some of them stocking stuffers, or if they’re a little too big to hang by the chimney with...
There aren’t too many more practical holiday presents than giving the gift of fitness. Whether you’re buying for someone else or yourself, a gift of fitness equipment is one that can be appreciated and useful every day of the year. Here’s the lowdown on three of the...
Your workouts are going nicely, you’re noticing results and getting compliments on an improving physique. Then, all of a sudden, it happens. A pull, twist, turn, strain or sprain. Oh no, you’re injured! Sports and fitness related injuries can happen to anyone, no matter what your fitness...