Adapting Workouts Based on Your Metabolism

In order to determine how one should adapt their workouts based on their metabolism, it is important to understand what metabolism is.

Metabolism is the net caloric expenditure or surplus of all reactions in the body, both catabolic (caloric deficit) and anabolic (caloric surplus). Your metabolism is generally dictated by: Continue reading “Adapting Workouts Based on Your Metabolism”

How to Create Your Own Fitness Challenge

Starting a fitness challenge can be a great way to hold yourself accountable for your fitness actions. By including others like friends, coworkers, neighbors or family, the process is typically much more fun to go through and builds camaraderie.

Whether borrowing an idea from an already-existing challenge (like starting your own “Biggest Loser” contest) or setting one up with your own rules and regulations, consider these tips to ensure it goes as smooth as possible: Continue reading “How to Create Your Own Fitness Challenge”

Why Exercise Isn’t Just About Losing Weight

Do you go to the gym and wonder why “skinny” people are there? A shockingly abundant number of people believe that the primary function of exercise is weight loss, and that if these people are thin they don’t need to exercise. But being thin doesn’t mean that you’re fit and healthy—there are many reasons why you should exercise beyond losing weight. Continue reading “Why Exercise Isn’t Just About Losing Weight”

Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Supplements

Everyone wants to lose weight fast and what better and easier way to do that than taking a pill just a few times a day? Think again. Before you hop on board the weight loss supplement bandwagon, here is some important information you need to know. Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Supplements”

Why You Should Think Twice Before Starting a Cleanse

Why You should Think twice before starting a cleanseMany people believe that cleanses are a good way to keep your body healthy or to lose weight in a short amount of time. However, there could be potential dangers when starting a new cleanse. Cleanses, by themselves, can present many unwanted issues.

Lack of Nutrition

While it seems detoxing with fruit juices or fruit-infused waters would be a healthy solution that is by far not the case. Continue reading “Why You Should Think Twice Before Starting a Cleanse”