How to run further

So you have been running for a while but you can't seem to go a certain distance without stopping. What do you do? How do you increase the distance you can run without stopping? If you have ever asked yourself these questions here is your answer. (more)

How to Cut Weight Safely

In sports where weight is an issue athletes will try to lose the weight by "cutting". No you do not literally cut the weight off with a knife, but you do lose the weight. The problem is for many athletes they go about it the wrong way which can lead to dehydration, fainting and sometimes even death because of inadequate nutrition. If you are an athlete you need food to keep your strength up, but there is a way to cut weight safely. (more)

Are you addicted to food?

While most addictions have to do with things we really don't need, food is completely different. For one thing you need food to live if you try to go cold turkey with food you could get sick or even worst. With all that said there is such a thing as over eating and that is not healthy. Here are some steps you can take to curbing those carvings. (more)

Ways to control food portions

We all know that the key to weight loss is to burn more calories than you put in your body. The simpler way to say that is to eat less food. Of course you could get a scale and weight your food or look on the labels and add up the calories, but seriously who wants to spend time doing that? What's worst is even after you count the calories and finish eating, you still feel hungry. So how do you control your food portions? (more)

Is it ok to take expired medication?

It has happened to all of us. We reach into our medicine cabinets and grab the pill bottle and open it as quickly as we can. Some time later we notice that the drugs are past the expiration date on the bottle and we wonder "should I throw the rest of them out?" Most of us do not even notice the expiration date on the bottle and we are probably taking expired medication. Is that dangerous? Should we really just throw away medication after it has expired? (more)

How to Go From Walking to Running

For those of you out there who have always wanted to run or have tried running but for whatever reason felt like you could not do it. The good news is it probably is not your fault because no one ever told you what you need to do to be able to run, until now. (more)

How to Go From Walking to Running

For those of you out there who have always wanted to run or have tried running but for whatever reason felt like you could not do it. The good news is it probably is not your fault because no one ever told you what you need to do to be able to run, until now. (more)

Building muscle and burning fat without going to the gym

Lots of us out there would love to shed a few pounds and even pack on some muscle too, but gym memberships are so expensive and time consuming. What if there were a way to build muscle and burn fat with having to go to the gym? Well there is!(more)

Improving your running speed

So you have been running for a while, but for some reason you can't seem to get any faster. You've tried for hours and hours to just run a little faster but you can't seem to stay at that pace for very long. The truth is it does not take hours and hours of running to become a faster runner. (more)

A Guide to Fasting

For many people the thought of fasting seems like an impossible task. While it can be difficult it is not at all impossible. True having your body go without food for several days is difficult and dangerous, but fasting like any other strenuous activity requires training. (more)

Flat abs without sit-up or crunches

Having a flat stomach in not only appealing to look at, but it also demonstrates the overall condition of you body. The Abdominal muscles are the only muscles in you body that are not supported by any bone and they are responsible for keeping you upright. (more)

How to run faster

Running is a great way to exercise. Not only do you strengthen and tone your legs and midsection, but you also burn tons of calories in the process. On top of all of that running increases your cardiovascular endurance and has numerous health benefits. Unfortunately many people do not like running or rather don't know how to run. (more)

Getting flat abs without cruches

One of the most sought after muscle groups to make better are the abs. Just about everyone wants that flat stomach, but not everyone knows how to get them. Contrary to popular believe you DO NOT need to do thousands of sit-ups or crunches to get a flat stomach. In fact you really don't need to do any crunches or sit-ups!(more)

Relieving stress by walking

We all know that walking is good exercise and can help you live a healthier life. Many people however overlook the fact that a brisk walk can help you relieve stress. Obviously when you do any sort of exercise your body releases endorphins which produce a feeling of well being. In other words the releasing of endorphins in your body help you feel better. (more)

Working out with a Hula Hoop

Trying to get that midsection in shape but don't like doing crunches. Do you want to tighten up your abs, but you are tired of doing exercises on the floor that hurt your back. Have you tried all sorts of complicated machines and still can't get that rock hard core you have always wanted. Maybe it is time to go back to your childhood and get yourself a hula hoop. (more)

Common Sense Weight loss

Many people think that losing weight is difficult and almost impossible task, when in actuality it is only as difficult as you make it. Many people think that getting on the newest weigh loss diet craze will help them lose weigh, but here is the catch in order to keep the weight off you have to stay on that diet. (more)

Hiring a Personal Trainer

You have been working out for a while and you have not been getting the results you have been looking for. You think it might be time to hire a personal trainer. Before you start going through the phone book or go to the local gym trying to scout for a trainer you need to take certain things into account first.(more)

How to eat the right amount of Calories

As you may already know it is recommended that you eat about 2000 calories per day. That may sound like a lot of food but in reality many people consume that amount of food in about 1 meal. So how do you figure out how many calories you are eating and how do you figure out how many calories you need to eat. (more)