So I was in the gym today and noticed two separate people reading while “working out.” One was on a stairstepper and one was on an exercise bike. I see people doing this fairly regularly in my gym, actually. I don’t know about you, but when I exercise, there’s no way I could read anything at all. That’s because I am breathing heavily, sweating, and in constant motion. In short, it’s because... 

You’ve probably heard you shouldn’t exercise when you are sick, but did you know that regular exercise can help prevent you from getting a cold or the flu?  Studies have shown that you can cut the number of days you are sick in half by exercising regularly. In a study of 50 women, those who walked for 45 minutes five days a week showed an increase in killer cells which attack bacteria and... 

Belly dancing is one of the hotness new workout trends in the US according to the American Council on Exercise.  It’s great for increasing flexibility and strength, plus it’s suitable for any age or body type. You can burn as many calories as riding a bike or a light jog, so why not give it a try? Belly dancing is great for core muscles.  This art form targets your abs, gluts, and thighs. ... 

A wireless heart rate monitor is a very useful tool for anyone who exercises, especially those who are striving to exercise within the maximum zone for effective cardiovascular exercise. This type of heart rate monitor will keep you constantly updated as to how hard you are exercising and will do so conveniently and easily, without you being attached by wires to any machine. Photo by Flickr user Ivy... 

Despite widespread recommendations to incorporate strength training into their workout routine, many women avoid it because they afraid of bulking up. Women have low levels of testosterone, so women do not bulk up with moderate strength training. In fact, if you cut calories without adding exercise you can lose muscle along with fat. There are numerous benefits to strength training and you really... 

Why are we obsessed with weight loss? When you ask most people why they exercise, the answer is to lose weight. There are so many other benefits to exercise, but we tend to focus our results primary on the scale. We punish and torture ourselves just in the hopes that when we step on the scale we see a number we are happy with. We tend to be so obsessed with losing weight, that exercise is a...