By the time the day of the big race arrives, most of the preparation has already been done. Months and months of training and miles upon miles of running have been completed. A diet high in carbohydrates has been adhered to, as well as regularly getting the nutrition your body needs to sustain the running machine it has turned into. Now on the day before the race, and the day of the race, what... read more »

It's a familiar excuse for many of us- I just don't have enough TIME to work out. Of course we would work out, but we only have a few spare minutes and surely that isn't enough time to do anything, so why bother? Well you can go ahead and throw that excuse out the window. The below workout, known as the Tabata Protocol, was designed to be one of the best conditioning protocols... read more »

Many of us have issues with our weight and are constantly looking for ways to rid ourselves of it. As a result of this, many Fitness centers and Gyms have been popping up all over. Ballys, Gold's Gym, LA Fitness are some of the well known fitness centers offering you a way to lose weight and shape up. There are some that are open twenty fours hours a day to accommodate those of us who work.... read more »

Adult summer softball leagues can be a great way to stay in shape and have fun at the same time. There are women's teams, men's teams, and co-ed teams as well. Regardless, there are a few key things to remember when starting up a summer softball team. Finding a team can be the most challenging part about playing summer softball. If you've got a group of friends who really want t... read more »

Getting rid of unwanted girth around the middle is the curse of so many! How many times have you seen girls with nice arms, legs and rearview only to see lumps and 'muffin-top' sitting above their waistline? If you're like me, you've tried dieting and tons of crunches, crunches, crunches! The old-school theory was to work those abdominal muscles constantly, flattening your ... read more »

Research Has Shown That Sniffing GREEN APPLES Alters The Perseption Of Space Inside A oom, Making It Appear Larger And Giving Relief To the 10% Of Americans Suffering From The Anxiety And Panic Attacks. Its Said To Relaxe The Brain Waves And Nervous System By 18% And Made The Room Look Bigger. Another Study Has Shown That The Calming Effect Is So Powerful, It May Even Pervent And Cure Migraines ... read more »

One of the most important things about getting in better shape is exercising. We all know that it's necessary, but none of us want to do it! This article is about how to kick start your exercising habit and soon you'll be in the best shape of your life! First, you need to get yourself into a solid routine. You need to pick a certain time everyday that you will devote to exercising. ... read more »

Yoga in Your Life Yoga is an ancient Indian body of knowledge Ancient Yogis had a belief that in order for man to be in harmony with himself and his environment, he has to integrate the body, the mind, and the spirit. For these three to be integrated, emotion, action, and intelligence must be in balance. The Yogis formulated a way to achieve and maintain this balance and it is done through... read more »

As a personal trainer, I am often asked the question of how to utilize interval running in order to maximize your workout. For most people who exercise on a regular basis, you have become familiar with this term. For others, interval running may sound completely foreign and need a bit more of an explanation. Herein, I will explain what exactly this method is, and how your body as well as metaboli... read more »

Ultimately, shopping for healthy foods, and healthy eating, go hand in hand. You are more likely to cook nutritious meals if you have all the ingredients you need to do so. With careful planning and organization, students who wish to eat healthy can create a menu for the week and write out a shopping list that will save time, money and their health. PRODUCE Color is important when choosing ... read more »