METs, MET minutes and FITIV points We all want to know if we are being active enough. Physical activity is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. It makes you happier, healthier and more energetic. It keeps your heart, muscles and joints healthy. We know what the benefits are, but how do you
We all know that exercise is an important part of the weight loss equation. Calories in have to be less than calories out, right? Adding exercise to your day helps burn more calories. This gives you the option to eat more while still losing weight, or simply speeds up your weight loss. While it’s pretty
When you hear that abs are made in the kitchen it’s easy to assume that they’re talking about weight loss. We all know that until you cut back on body fat your muscle gains will never be visible. While cardio is important to physical health, weight loss really depends mostly on diet. You can’t outrun
So, you’ve heard about interval training and are interested in giving it a try. Maybe you heard that you can work out less and get better results. Maybe you’ve heard that HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) outperforms steady-state cardio in terms of fat loss. You want to work out efficiently. Don’t want to waste your
Have you checked out the FITIV Community yet? The FITIV Community is our newest tool for helping users motivate themselves and one another. Unlock your workout potential by meeting other athletes, posting comments, and participating on customizable leaderboards. The FITIV Community allows you to post workouts, photos, questions and congratulations. It also gives you leaderboards,
We all know that cardio is an important component to weight loss. Cardio raises your heart rate, burning calories and energizing you for the rest of your day. By burning through calories in addition to reigning in your diet you can start to mobilize and burn away your body fat. Intense cardio, especially, is a
If you’ve been to a gym lately you’ve probably seen a foam roller lying somewhere. Maybe you have wondered how you would use a foam cylinder in your health and fitness efforts. You may have even seen someone holding a plank position over the roller. They may have been holding a plank position and wincing
You’ve probably felt this before. You feel yourself slowing down. You’re lacking energy. Your post-workout soreness is taking much longer to go away. You just can’t meet your typical performance. You know you need to rest. It’s obvious, but you still don’t want to. We understand. There are many reasons why you may not feel
No two athletes are alike, why should your workouts be? If you’re serious about your fitness you understand the value of changing things up. Trying new things. Variety is the best way to improve your fitness and motivate yourself to keep trucking through your fitness journey. Everyone can benefit from cross-training. Whether you’re looking to
