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If you're an exercise enthusiast (or, as some people call us, fitness freaks), you probably find that people come to you for exercise advice. You may also feel tempted to give exercise advice, even when it isn't asked for. How do you encourage the pe...

If you're an exercise enthusiast (or, as some peop...

Low impact exercise is often used in conjunction with the words gentle, easy or light and is often recommended for people who can't or don't want to do high intensity exercise. But what if you want to work hard, but don't want all the jumping around?...

Low impact exercise is often used in conjunction w...

10:04:43What if there was one thing you could do to live longer, have more energy, potentially avoid heart disease, cancer, stroke and injury -- all while boosting your sex life, mood, self-confidence and body image -- would you do it? That one thing...

10:04:43What if there was one thing you could do t...

Packed on pounds! I too am guilty of the post-wedding weight...12 lbs in approx. 2 years basically from slacking on working out in exchange for spending more time with my hubby while also adopting his eating habits of eating more and more often. I kn...

Packed on pounds! I too am guilty of the post-wedd...

How strong is your heart? By some calcuations, the healthy heart can produce enough energy in an hour to lift a one-ton car off the ground. That's pretty strong, but what happens if your heart isn't healthy? A damaged heart doesn't work very well, pe...

How strong is your heart? By some calcuations, the...

Did you know that most people fail at exercise? That isn't to say that we're doomed from the start, but that it's normal for many of us to abandon our fitness routines from time to time...sometimes for days and weeks, other times for months or years....

Did you know that most people fail at exercise? Th...

Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular machines in the gym. They provide a low-impact cardio workout that protects your joints and is a favorite activity for people who want a good cardio workout without a lot of pounding on the joints. Buyi...

Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular ma...

Cardio exercise is important for a healthy heart and weight loss. How to Begin Choose an activity that you enjoy. The best exercise for you is the one you'll actually do, not the one you think you should do. Walking is a great place to start since i...

Cardio exercise is important for a healthy heart a...

If you’re getting married, you’re probably imagining a future full of romantic images - long walks on the beach while holding hands and gazing at one another lovingly through the trials of life. What you don’t imagine is the two of you sprawled on a ...

If you’re getting married, you’re probably imagini...

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exe...

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know...

// // When it comes to cardio exercise, one of the most important elements is the intensity of your workout. While most guidelines recommend moderate intensity exercise most days of the week, working at a vigorous intensity can help you burn more ca...

// // When it comes to cardio exercise, one of th...

Question: Is caffeine good for my workouts? Answer: Caffeine has long been used by endurance athletes and sleepy office workers alike to help increase energy and endurance, but is it safe and does it work? Studies have found that, when it comes to ex...

Question: Is caffeine good for my workouts? Answer...

Stay Upright as much as possible The best workout at work is one that keeps you upright and moving during the day. Naturally, we are biased towards treadmill desks for this reason however there are other options if this is not allowed within your com...

Stay Upright as much as possible The best workout ...

Keeping things simple these days is often an effort in futility, especially when it comes to exercise. There are so many products, infomercials, magazines, newspapers, books, websites...all selling this or that, telling us what to do and how to do it...

Keeping things simple these days is often an effor...

Losing weight is hard enough, but it's even harder when you don't have a good support system around you. For example, you put together a fresh salad, grilled chicken and a side of whole grains so whole-grainy, you're wondering if it's possible to ove...

Losing weight is hard enough, but it's even harder...

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction. A good trainer can help you set up a program that meets your goals and teach you the best way to exercise. Finding and choosi...

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or bui...

Do you ever get confused about health, fitness, weight loss or working out? Do you search for answers to your questions on the Internet? If so you may have run into the confusing world of information overload. Here's the scenario: you have a burning ...

Do you ever get confused about health, fitness, we...

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The trick to healthy living is making small changes.....

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, b...

For many people, this often comes down to the weight issue, namely, which one will help you lose weight the fastest? The short answer here is: The one you actually use. And, for exercise, not as a Royal Throne for your cat (or, perhaps that only occu...

For many people, this often comes down to the weig...

Each week I get questions about cardio--how often we should do it, how hard we should work and why we need it in the first place. Many of us are confused about what to do because there are conflicting opinons about how much cardio we really need. The...

Each week I get questions about cardio--how often ...

Joining a gym is almost like getting married. Not only are you financially bound to the gym of your choice, you're also investing time with your gym. Unlike your spouse, however, a gym isn't going to get mad if you don't show up. In fact, your gym is...

Joining a gym is almost like getting married. Not ...