Remember mind over matter to achieve a great fitness session

You know that feeling you get after a really great, intense workout? You have a true sense of accomplishment and feel like you’re heading in the right direction toward your goals, whether it’s to lose weight, tone muscles or build endurance.

While we all wish we could have that sensation every time we finish a session on the home treadmill, it’s not always the case. Some days working out is the last thing you want to do. Maybe it was a stressful day at work, you’re getting over a cold or you just feel like being lazy – whatever it is, strenuous exercise seems like more of a challenge than normal. Continue reading “Remember mind over matter to achieve a great fitness session”

Yoga can help you sleep better at night

With all the hustle and bustle of daily life, falling asleep each night may be a challenge.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your numerous commitments, stress can seriously affect how quickly you drift off each time you climb into bed as well as the quality of sleep you get. Continue reading “Yoga can help you sleep better at night”

Pump up your cardio workout with added weights

In today’s busy world, it’s always great when you can make the most of your time by multitasking. This even holds true for your workouts. It’s important to make time for fitness each week, but if you can combine using your home cardio equipment with a little strength training, then you can really kick that physical activity into high gear and see even better results. Continue reading “Pump up your cardio workout with added weights”

Avoid these top result-sabotaging mistakes

Committing yourself to regular sessions on your home fitness equipment, only to see very little results is, in a word, frustrating. Whether you’re walking or jogging on your home treadmill or pedaling away on that stationary bike, you may not see as much progress as you were hoping for in terms of better endurance, faster miles, weight loss or stronger leg muscles.

If you’re dining on well-balanced, nutritious meals in addition to working out regularly throughout the week to little or no avail, it might be time to examine not the time spent, but how you’re exercising. Continue reading “Avoid these top result-sabotaging mistakes”