1. EATING LESS ISN’T MORE While restrictive dieting is frowned upon in contemporary fitness culture, it definitely still exists. I know this because I’ve been there. I’ve been the ‘restrictive eater’ and have suffered the consequences (uncontrollable bingeing, constant cravings, food obsessiveness). At the end of the day, caloric deficits have their place and definitely […]
1. It All Starts With Your Mindset. Quite simply, be positive! You wont get through Monday in a great mood if you’re constantly telling yourself it’s going to be a bad day. Instead of wishing you had a longer weekend or not wanting to deal with another week, think about all of the great things you […]
Exercise for 30 minutes every day. Physical exercise delivers oxygen to the brain. This can help to improve your memory, reasoning abilities and reaction times. Read often and read widely. Keeping an active interest in the world around you will help to exercise your brain and improve your mental fitness. Boost your levels of vitamin B. Eat plenty […]
1. Be Consistent Chase Squires is the first to admit that he’s no fitness expert. But he is a guy who used to weigh 205 pounds, more than was healthy for his 5’4″ frame. “In my vacation pictures in 2002, I looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at the beach,” says the 42-year-old Colorado resident. Squires […]
You’ve probably heard loads of exercise advice over the years, some of it likely conflicting from various trainers, TV shows and gym buddies. To clear things up, we sought out top fitness experts to get their take. We asked them for game-changing tips and proven difference makers shown to keep your body safe while burning […]
1. Choose something you love If you see exercise as a chore, you are less likely to experience its benefits because you probably won’t stick with it in the long-term. Find an exercise you love and you don’t have to go in search of your motivation. No one has to drag you out of bed […]
1. Schedule your workouts Make time each Sunday to make a week plan that will include enough time for your workouts. That way, you will not be able to make the excuse that you do not have the time to spend at least an hour a day exercising. 2. Do not wait for Monday to […]
1. You MUST enjoy it If you don’t enjoy your fitness routine you won’t stick to it. Find a style of training that you enjoy and not only will you’ll find it much easier to stick to, but you’ll also find yourself pushing yourself a lot harder. 2. It NEEDS to be challenging The only […]
1. Start Now You engage in fitness either because a) you want to (good choice) b) you have to. Waiting until you “have to” because of immobility, disease, or health risks is never the best choice but it’s never too late to start. It just might mean you have to start small and work your […]
1. Work On Your Flexibility One of the key differences between a man’s and a woman’s body is that men are generally less flexible than women. You may not think flexibility is important, but it is. Stretching your muscles regularly will help you move more efficiently, it can also help you stay injury-free and can relax your muscles, […]