Varying Your Routine with Special Classes

Are you considering hitting the gym to help you add some variety to your workout routine?  While having your own personal home gym is certainly the most convenient and effective method for getting in shape or for staying in shape, you still might want to consider taking advantage of some of the classes being offered at your local gym.  This way, you can keep your workout routine varied while also socializing with other people who share your interest in staying fit. At the same time, when you join a class, you don't have to worry about the troubles associated with joining a gym, such as trying to get a turn on the machines or dealing with large groups of people.

Including Squats in Your Workout Routine

If you are looking for a great exercise that doesn't require using any type of special exercise equipment, you might want to consider adding squats to your regular routine.  Squats are an excellent exercise for toning and building muscles and offers a number of benefits...

Get More Protein in Your Diet with Tuna Fish

Nearly everyone is aware of the importance of including protein in your diet.  Protein helps your muscles repair themselves after a workout while also helping to build muscle in the boy.  Unfortunately, many protein sources are also high in fats and other materials that can be bad for your heart.  Or, the protein source may be high in calories.  If you like fish, however, eating canned tuna can provide you with an excellent source of protein while also being convenient and easy to prepare.

Using Interval Training for a Better Treadmill Workout

If you are looking to get the most out of your treadmill workout, you may want to seriously consider engaging in interval training.  Interval training helps you burn a greater number of calories within a shorter period of time while also improving your overall cardiovascular...

Building Muscle Mass with Compound Exercises

Are you trying to build up muscle mass?  If so, you might want to add compound exercises into your workout routine.  This type of exercise is quite popular with body builders because it is rather effective at building up mass, partly because these exercises help encourage the body to release testosterone.  In turn, the testosterone stimulates muscle growth throughout the body.

To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

Have you always heard that you should take time to stretch out your muscles before working out?  If so, you may be surprised to hear that some experts are now saying that stretching before a workout does not help prevent muscle soreness and that it...

Using the Glycemic Index to Aid in Weight Loss

Are you trying to burn off some extra pounds?  If so, you might want to check out the glycemic index when deciding what foods you should and should not include in your diet.

Getting a Great Cardio Workout with Nothing but a Jump Rope

If you are looking to get a great cardio workout, but you have an extremely limited budget, you might want to look into getting a simple jump rope.  Although it is still best to use a machine such as an elliptical trainer or a treadmill in order to stave off boredom and to get a more complete workout, a jump rope can be a good option until your budget expands.  In fact, using a jump rope for your at home workout offers a number of benefits. 

Building Strength and Speed with Hill Training

Whether you are heading outside and running up hills or you have set your treadmill to an incline in order to simulate running uphill, taking on these steep monsters can be very beneficial to your body in many ways.  At the same time, it is...

Avoiding Post-Meal Sleepiness

Have you ever finished eating a meal and then felt like you were going to fall asleep?  All of us have had this feeling, which is often referred to as having a "food coma" at some point.  But, what causes this feeling to occur and...