motivation

It’s been said that bodybuilding is both art and science. The creation of symmetrical muscle and the performance facet of posing contribute to the artistic aspect, but what about the science? The fact is, there’s been enough research done on resistance training to call it a science, but there’s a major difference between “bro-science” and […]

A prime tool for achieving a complete cardiovascular workout, a treadmill enables a person to carry out any exercise, be it walking, jogging or running, to burn calories effectively. While a treadmill helps in burning off unwanted calories, it requires the right approach to work towards it. A good treadmill offers variable speeds and inclines,

The gym used to be the premier location for fitness. It’s where people go to lift, sweat, burn, blast, tone, strengthen and build their bodies. The gym has it all, but you don’t use it all. Maybe you don’t have the time, or you only want to focus on specific things. Reality is that the gym is optional,

What Is Toning? When most people say that they want to “tone up,” what they usually mean is that they want to become leaner. Basically, they want to lose fat, and add a little muscle definition—but not so much muscle mass that they look like a bodybuilder (much more on that later). In the fitness world,

Running is one of the greatest, and cheapest ways to improve your cardiovascular health. You can find avid runners going for their daily run regardless of the temperature, or the conditions outside of their window. If you’ve been stung by the running bug, you’ve probably not only felt the physical benefits, but also experienced the

Ashley Hoffmann has one of the best physiques in the biz. Here are 5 of her favorite arm-building tips you can use in your workouts or in Ashley’s own arms blitz! [su_box title=”1) Don’t Сheat” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”] We’ve all seen it: the guy doing biceps curls with his hips and lower back instead of his

How many times have you had your mind set on exercising, but talked yourself out of it? It’s easy to justify skipping daily exercise when you are busy, tired or sore. But unless you work out consistently, you won’t get great results. Here are some fitness hacks to simplify your workouts and make exercise plans

Whether you’re a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Include these five elements to create a balanced routine. [su_box title=”1) Aerobic fitness” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”] Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio or endurance activity, is the cornerstone of most

Want to know the secrets to getting a toned, trim body in record time? We did too, so we went straight to the top personal trainers, exercise physiologists and fitness instructors for the ultimate moves and motivation tricks to kick a fitness routine into high gear. Put a few of these tips into action each

Attitude plays a big part to whether you thrive with your fitness goals or you fail. Here are 10 mental rules that fit women follow that helps them continue being successful in their fitness journey. Shut out the noise. Shut out the constant stream of negative thoughts that runs through your mind. That mental static is your biggest