Could you imagine Homer Simpson without his donuts? The character is the epitome of laziness, but maybe it isn't so much a character flaw as it is the fault of that high-carbohydrate diet of his. Could you give up carbs if it meant putting your body to work for you? Carbs don't just make you lazy, they make your body lazy; cutting down on your potential to naturally burn fat. Is the ketogenic diet the answer?
Correctly fueling your body before you hop on the treadmill or belly up to that weight set can be tough. Some foods will kick you into high gear, allowing you to get amazing results from exercise. Others, however, can make you sluggish or slightly ill, weighing you down and ruining what might otherwise be an awesome workout. Well, never fear: we’ve got your back. Here, you’ll learn some classic pre-workout foods to avoid and what to eat instead.
Whether you've finally started to lose that stubborn belly fat, or you're beginning to recognize more definition in your shoulders, getting results from all of your hard work is one of the best feelings in the world. Being strong and fit is definitely the new skinny. Fitness buffs around the world are looking for the best ways to start building muscle more quickly. Now is the perfect time to stop feeling like an average Joe (or Jane) and start realizing your dreams of rocking a seriously banging body. Since you've finally mastered the basics, follow these easy tips to start building muscle fast.
There are a few phrases that everyone who trains hard knows very well. “I can’t move!” “I’m never going to train again!” “Have mercy!” Often heard in the early hours of the morning after the most miniscule body movement, roommates and neighbors alike live in dread of these cries. The good news is the more you train the more accustomed your body becomes to it, and the less hellish the day after becomes. But here are some little tricks that will help ease your post-workout recovery (and keep you on better terms with mean-face-man next door.)
Losing weight can sometimes feel like a roller coaster, but while the rides at an amusement park may be fun, weight loss can often be a frustrating process. You have good months where you drop a few pounds, then the next month the scale jumps the opposite direction. If you find yourself trapped in this up-and-down pattern but still want to lose weight, then take a look at these five secrets to lasting weight loss success.
Let’s be honest: There’s a lot of “crap” masquerading as gym accessories. It’s usually packaged in a crafty way to get you to fork over your money with the hope of having a better gym experience, or better yet drop a few extra pounds. I’m sure you’ve seen the countless gadgets offered online and in retail stores. It’s enticing, right? Why wouldn’t you want to purchase the latest and greatest fitness invention that could make working out just a bit easier? I sure would! But it’s important not to fall victim to these gimmicks and to discern what you truly need versus what is simply a waste of money.
Yoga is no longer something your hippy aunt was into in the 70's but a bona fide workout and lifestyle that gives awesome results. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Iron Man and Jennifer Aniston, swear by yoga to get the lean, sculpted bodies most of the world covets. Here we'll list some of the biggest celebrity yogis that love this form of exercise and will help get you motivated for class!
Fitness buffs across the nation have officially fallen head over heels in love with High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT. Whether you're simply trying to work up a sweat when every machine at the gym is taken up or want to get your fitness on while on a camping trip with friends, a HIIT workout are perfect for anyone who is short on time or sick of waiting for a treadmill.
If you stuffed a buck in your gym shorts (ooh la la) each time someone said “running will ruin your knees” or called you “crazy” when you did a box jump, you’d have enough cash to board a cruise and sail away from those Debbie Downers. If you find your joy through jumping, and you tweak your knee, it takes a nano-second for someone to sidle up, their non-runners heart-rate accelerating in excitement, as they whisper “I told you so.” While a lifetime of pool exercise might float some people’s noodles, you prefer the feeling of propelling off solid ground. Am I right? Well, I’ve got good news, Speedy. There are plenty of people with a host of “knee issues” who bound about with pain-free abandon thanks to these simple knee exercises.
Standing in the dressing room of your favorite department store, you hurriedly take off a tight pair of jeans. Staring at yourself in the fitting room’s full-length mirror, you know you need to make some changes. Vowing to start eating healthier and working out at the gym more often, you drive to the supermarket in order to stock up on the latest trends in health foods. If you can relate to this scenario, you might be surprised at how unhealthy some perceived health foods really are. To successfully lose weight, avoiding the following unhealthy "healthy" foods is a good idea.
