Trail running is one of the best ways to stay in shape and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time; however, that doesn’t always mean everyone is equipped to deal with the reality of the hobby. Without the right gear and a keen sense of awareness, trail running can be a far more hazardous […]
An elliptical is yet another of those machines that can be ideal both for serious workouts as well as for casual workouts. It is something that has the least chance of hurting the user. Ellipticals are often pretty easy to use and they don’t exactly cause too violent and extreme of an impact on the […]
If you’re commuting to school or work by bike, you have an excellent chance to improve your fitness along the way. Biking is more than just a great cardio workout, it can also help you build muscle tone and strength throughout your core and lower body. To help you turn your everyday ride into a […]
If you want a great workout in a short period of time to burn calories and gain strength, then you need to look into hill sprints. They can be done outside and can be done in a relatively short period of time. They are so intense just a few sprints will give you a great […]
If you are involved in some sort of training in the gym you must have heard of the term ‘HIIT‘, most commonly used to refer to a type of cardio. You may hear people saying that they will be performing 10 minutes of ‘HIIT’ on the stepper or treadmill for example. If you have never heard […]
There have been many reasons as to why someone would believe that dancing will actually increase your brain function and can change some signs of aging. Dancing does all of this and more on a variety of levels. Dance triggers many helpful health benefits that are extremely helpful for anyone at any age. Specifically when an […]
Maintaining a good level of fitness is a key component for your well-being and cardiovascular exercise is especially important. Cardio workouts reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. They also reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. When it’s too hot or too cold to go outside for exercise, there are a number […]
Spinning is a great exercise to try, whether you want to add it to an existing regimen or just want to go for something new. You ride a stationary bike for about 45 minutes at a variety of speeds while your instructor talks you through a workout designed to mimic cycling through the outdoors. You’ll […]
In case you missed it, in a previous post (Part 1) I talked about some of the background, my diet, what I ate and how I manipulated my calories as well as the overall strategy that I used to get photo shoot/competition ready on a vegan diet. In this post I will briefly cover the […]
Are you one of those people who goes to the gym just to do some cardio? Doesn’t it get boring doing the same old thing on the treadmill, or stationery bike? If you enjoy it, that’s perfectly fine, but I know sometimes it can become quite boring and monotonous. If you feel the same way […]
