Just because you are stuck behind a desk all day long doesn’t mean that you can’t get some quality exercising in. Yes, even if you are relegated to a desk for the better part of your day, there is much you can do while sitting down that will help you burn some extra calories and contribute to a better looking and healthier you. Instead of sitting at your desk and doing nothing all day, try some... 

Many people fall into the trap of eating away their progress.  You go for a long run or spend an hour in a kick boxing class and then you let yourself overindulge in the evening because you’ve earned it.  If you are looking to lose weight, do not fall prey to this mindset. Many people overestimate the number of calories they burn while exercising and underestimate how many calories are in their... 

It’s easy to gain that winter weight because it’s the holidays, but mostly because it’s just so unbearable to get to the gym. Between blizzard conditions and bitter cold temperatures it’s almost too easy to forgo your regular workout routine until the spring. At this point in the icy season it would make perfect sense to ask for a home gym for the holidays to avoid all of this, but the reality... 

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. ...