Too often we waste our time waiting for the ideal path to appear. But it never does of course. Because we forget that paths are made by walking, not waiting. Let this be your wake-up call today! If you always sit around until you feel 100 percent ready for the journey, you’ll likely be sitting...

The “HIIT” in HIIT workout is an acronym for “High-Intensity Interval Training.” It is an interval program that alternates a high-intensity exercise, which is done for a short amount of time with a less intense recovery period done until exhaustion. This type of workout is not for the faint at...

Think you can’t get a great workout or build muscle with your body weight? think again. Getting fit doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple, safe, and effective with bodyweight workouts you can do anytime and anywhere for the rest of your life. Regardless of whether you are an athlete...

Gone are the days of plugging away one set at a time on a stand-alone strength machine. Thankfully, the focus is moving away from single-joint exercises to moving the body three-dimensionally. After all, we live in a three-dimensional world, so the body needs to move in all ranges of motion, not...

Wondering how to build muscle fast when your schedule is already packed? Building muscle takes time and effort, but there are science-backed ways to make building muscle faster without having to live in the gym. To build muscle fast, you will need a science-backed workout plan and a nutrition...

So you have made the decision to get into running, now just to figure out how to enjoy running. For many people, running is an acquired taste. To write this article, I turned to ultra-marathon runner, Megan Wotherspoon, for some expert tips. While Megan loves running now, it wasn’t always this...

Being physically active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer. Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings, reduce the perception of pain, and lower...

Back in our younger days, we were probably avid runners. Running track and cross country could be an easy task for some, while some even joined 5k mud runs or color runs for great causes. These days, however, all that high-impact running has taken a toll on our knees. This is why you’ll love...

Whether you’ve just begun or you’re months into your weight loss journey, chances are you’ve found yourself wondering what the best exercises to lose weight are. Spoiler it’s not endless cardio. Before we dig into the details, let’s do a bit of myth busting first: Despite what you may have...

One of the most common questions I hear from new clients is how to get a six pack, and “Why is it so hard to get abs?” The simple answer is most recommendations for 6 packs abs are misleading. The truth is there is not a workout or exercise that will grow a 6 pack. It’s also not all nutrition...

Kettlebells are among not only the most versatile pieces of equipment but also the most biomechanically safe ways to add load to any exercise. When helping a client build their home gym or creating their workout program, kettlebells are a staple. When most people think of kettlebell exercises...

The best exercise bike will allow you to stay fit and healthy while gyms remain closed or restricted due to the ongoing pandemic. Besides, the allure of working out from the comfort of your home is unquestionably a great feeling. Thankfully, technological enhancements have made it simpler to...

Hitting the weight room isn’t the only way to build strong, toned legs. In reality, gym workouts typically focus on hitting the large muscle groups (glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves) while also training the core muscles. If you’ve been working out at home or don’t have access to a gym...

Don’t throw in the towel. You can start exercising and get back in shape following a long hiatus, despite work and family responsibilities or challenging life experiences. Getting back in shape after a long break isn’t easy, but having a simple starting point will help you get and stay fit for...

If you’re new to exercise, you’ve probably heard about interval training (HIIT), a method of training that has you pushing out of your comfort zone for a certain period of time and then recovering. What’s great about interval training is that there are a variety of ways to do it. More advanced...

One of the most debated questions in the fitness industry is “can we spot reduce fat in a certain area of the body?” The scientific consensus is that it is simply not possible. The body can’t drop body fat in one area but not the other.[1] So, how can we lose belly fat fast? The obvious or...

What if I told you that there are dozens of workout tips proven to aid in weight loss? Now, you might be thinking, “Yeah sure. I’ve heard it all before. Nothing I try works!” You may indeed have tried a lot of tips that just didn’t work. However, many of the so-called “workout tips” are more...

January is the month of Fitness New Year’s Resolution and despite gyms being closed in most countries, the number of people jumping on the exercise and weight-loss train is higher than it has ever been. Most people that are afraid of going to the gym have been converted to home-training over...

What happens if you never stretch? Why do you even need a stretching routine? Ever felt muscle pain and tightness or a limited range of motion in any part of your body? Maybe general tiredness and trouble falling asleep? A good stretch routine can help you overcome not just all of the above...

Foam rollers are one of those pieces of equipment where if you do it right, they can provide you with a deep-tissue massage. They’re commonly cylinder-shaped and they push up against sore muscles while you lay on the floor. Because foam rollers are such handy tools, there is a wide selection of...