Are You Exercising Too Much? Tell-Tale Signs of Overtraining
Go hard or go home, right? Nope, not always. This is such a misconception, that is, in many people’s minds. People talk a lot about not exercising enough, but what the notion of about exercising too much, or too hard? Recently I had a friend tell me about a new workout she was attending. The […]
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Learn How to Lift Weights Without Making These Common Mistakes
Trendy diets come a dime a dozen, but health and fitness experts agree the best way to change your body composition can be through a combination of smart nutrition, weightlifting and cardiovascular exercise. Weightlifting, in particular, is the ideal type of exercise to help you get in shape because it can build muscle and burn […]
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The Beginner’s Guide to Cardiovascular Fitness
Do you want to lose weight, build muscle and feel fitter? ‘Cardio’ or ‘aerobic’ exercises are best for starters, as they rapidly burn calories. Being a health fanatic, I can proudly share that cardio exercises pioneer my fitness regime! It is highly recommended to start with simple cardio exercises like walking, cycling, climbing stairs, swimming, running […]
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Interview with Mom, Trainer Extraordinaire: Hejira “Coach HJ” Thompson
Hejira “Coach HJ” Thompson, is a certified personal trainer, NPC figure competitor and fit mother of 6 children. She started my career as an Herbalife health coach and then became a UFC Gym coach. She eventually decided that she wanted to work independently and began doing one on one training, weekly boot camps and online […]
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Boost Your Health with Exercise: How Much Exercise Do You Need?
It is true that any physical exercise is better than none. However, many people today read into this fact that even the barest hint of a workout can boost your health. Whilst in a way this is true in that exercising even a little is beneficial for your body and mind, in reality the benefits […]
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Running When You’re Sick
I can recall getting the flu, just before I was about to run a marathon. I had to make the crucial determination, do I continue training or stop and wait for my body to heal? But being as stubborn as I can be, I decided to continue training as I heard that exercise can help […]
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