Cross Training for Fitness and Weight Loss

The numbers on the scale are not usually a good indication of whether you are fit or fat. Composition of body tissue or Body Mass Index (BMI) is more important than anything a plain scale can tell you. Men should have less than 14% overall fat on their body while women should have less than [...]

Take Charge in 2010: It’s YOUR Health

Do you feel unhealthy, unmotivated, confused and frustrated by what doctors tell you, or wonder how so many side effects in prescription drugs can be worth the trouble? How does that fix anything?
Honestly, it doesn’t. It only helps alleviate the symptoms of the condition—it does nothing to help you recover from an ailment. If you [...]

The Truth About Exercise & Getting in Shape

First of all you need to lose the myth of fast weight loss. Some people have the uncanny ability to cut down on food for a few days and lose 10 pounds. Unfortunately that doesn’t apply to most of us. Our bodies don’t want to give up that pudge so it’s more difficult for us [...]

Tips for a Daily Stretching Routine

Stretching is one of the easiest and best feel-good things you can do on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if you’re flexible enough to touch your toes or twist into a pretzel–stretching just feels good. A daily stretch will help loosen up stiff muscles and joints. You may never reach the pretzel twist point [...]

Ten Easy “Get Healthy” Tips

Staying fit and healthy can be a challenge for some, but incorporating just a few simple changes in your daily life can help you reap great rewards. These are not quick-fix changes; these are lifestyle changes intended to help you gain control and lose weight over the long-haul.
Permanent lifestyle changes are the only way to [...]