Heart rate is important to monitor while you exercise because it is an indication of intensity and calories burned. While working out, you should aim for a heart rate (measured in beats per minute) to be at a level that is effective and corresponds with your fitness/weight loss goals. It is also important to stay [...]
Music has the power to change your mood, it can invoke feelings of love, sadness, optimism and everything in between. When it comes to fitness, music is also a powerful tool that can put you in a "zone" and even help you burn more calories. Here's some great insight from Active.com: As they observed more [...]
One of the biggest lessons I have learned during my fitness journey is the importance of nutrition. In the past, I would unknowingly “over feed” my body, ruining the progress I made from my workouts and sometimes even GAIN weight. Now that I’m wiser, I am more aware of what my caloric needs are. I [...]
Losing weight isn't as complex as some people try to make it. It's simply a matter of calories in vs. calories out. In order to shed the pounds, you have to burn more calories than you consume. The problem is, a lot of folks don't realize they are overeating and thus inadvertently gaining weight. This [...]
If you're trying to lose weight, you may have figured out that the weekends are a true test of discipline because that's usually the time most of the "cheating" takes place. However, there are things you can do on a Friday to prevent weekend weight gain. Stock up on healthy snacks: it takes less than [...]
