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The holiday season is here! You might be wondering how you are going to maintain your fitness goals during this time filled with family events, traveling, and all the irresistible treats. Sources say, you will start losing fitness motivation in about 2 weeks if you stop exercise altogether. It takes nearly three times as long…

The holidays can be an especially difficult time to adhere to any diet.  Family feasts and celebratory sweets often result in some unwanted extra pounds and a regretful New Year’s resolution- but there’s another approach that may be worth trying this holiday season: intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to a dietary approach that revolves around…

With the colder weather moving in you, might be wondering what you can do to avoid the inevitable seasonal sickness. The answer is exercise! Exercise has many proven health benefits, some of which include: improving your mood, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and even boosting the immune system. Regular exercise improves the immune response…

The advantages and possible disadvantages of stretching have long been debated among fitness enthusiasts and exercise scientists. Should you stretch at all? What type of stretches should you do? Should you stretch before or after a workout? Not to worry, we’ve done all the research for you. The general consensus is yes, you should in…

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. It’s time to put away your bathing suits and bring your workouts inside for the season. How do you transition into a fall fitness routine? Here are several vital steps to keep in mind.   1. Take a…

The elliptical has become one of the most popular pieces of workout equipment. The combined motion of a stair stepper, bicycle, and a ski machine makes for a great full-body workout. Ellipticals are also a fan favorite because they are user-friendly and low impact. Here are some essential aspects to remember so you can get…