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
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
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
The Apple Watch is an amazing tool The Apple Watch is currently the most popular smartwatch on the market, and for good reason. Using Apple’s characteristic attention to detail the Apple Watch excels at everything you need in a smartphone. As the Watch becomes more popular it becomes more helpful in new watchOS updates. Expansions
Activity Tracking Health and fitness trackers seem to be on everyone’s wrists these days. With current technology it’s easier than ever to track every aspect of your health. These trackers can keep on top of your nutrition, exercise and sleep as well as any other aspect of your health you’d care to know more about.
Why do voice notifications matter? Fitness enthusiasts love technology. With smartwatches, Bluetooth heart rate monitors, and GPS-enabled smartphones it is easier than ever to track every element of your workouts. Collect your running speed or heart rate. Keep track of your milage and calorie burn. Record your running routes and compare your performance. This type
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