Strength Training Over 60. How to Age Successfully and Strong!

High-intensity training is extremely popular right now and for good reason – it can help you take your fat loss results to the next level. High-intensity training is shorter in duration, so is also perfect for those people with a busy schedule and will help get you into shape very quickly. This said, there are two primary types of interval training…

If you are not exactly feeling too confident about your body, then this guide on how to get in shape fast should be just what you need. Just because you lose some weight, this does not mean you are also in excellent shape. In fact, some people who slim down end up appearing too thin and out of shape, which does not equate to good health.

As you get going with your workout program, one thing you do need to be careful about is making sure you have a good balance of work and rest. Far too often, those who are excited about improving their overall health and their fitness level will set forward at a mighty pace, getting caught up in the “more is good” thinking pattern. While it’s great you are hitting the gym on a regular basis, take caution because going too often may actually work against you. How do you know if you have struck a balance? Let’s go over three clear signs you are doing too much work.

Regular exercise not only burns calories to help you lose weight, it also makes you feel better, gives you more energy and can even help you live longer. To help you get the best out of your exercise for weight loss, here are 5 important facts that you should know.

If you or someone you love and care about is feeling sad, moody or even low for a long period of time and on a regular basis, before rushing off to turn to conventional medicine, you might just try exercise as a natural cure. While those who seriously do need medication should not disobey their doctor’s recommendation, it is very worthwhile to try natural strategies as well as you attempt to combat these bad moods.

No matter how hard we try we’re bound to miss a workout here and there. The problem is that if you start skipping more often or give yourself too many “rest days”, then the benefits you gain from exercising regularly are lost. Not only this, but a series of other negative effects happen to your body when you stop working out. So what exactly are these effects? Here is a summary of what research finds will happen to your body when you stop exercising.

Extra fat on your thighs is not as harmful as abdominal fat per Harvard Medical School. However, it could cause you to feel awkward or uncomfortable and ashamed. To shed weight at a risk-free, fast pace of 1 to 2 pounds each week and overall tone your thighs without bulking them up, you have to blend a healthy diet plan with resistance training and aerobic fitness exercise. When you lose fat everywhere, you will lose fat in your thighs.

One supplement you will want to consider investing in if you are serious about fitness success is one of the cheapest ones on the market. The product? Caffeine. Caffeinated drinks and supplements are amongst the most commonly used products by athletes and body builders to boost their focus and the level of pain they can tolerate during their workout. You don’t even necessarily have to buy caffeine – you can just down a cup of coffee before hitting the gym (provided it doesn’t give you any gastrointestinal issues, of course!). What will caffeine do for you? Why use it before your workout session? Let’s take a closer peek into some of the key benefits it will deliver…

One of the biggest problems facing men’s health, athletes, bodybuilders or anyone in fact who exercises can be overtraining. The lure of massive muscle gains, a lean-ripped body, fast weight loss or fat loss, lead to them to train as much as possible to get the fastest results. But this can be counter-productive. Training too much – too often at too high intensity – can lead to overtraining, or ‘overtraining syndrome’ (OS). A study published on the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) describes this as: “Overtraining Syndrome (OS) has been described as chronic fatigue, burnout and staleness, where an imbalance between training/competition, versus recovery occurs”.

In terms of weight loss healthy eating is only part of the equation. Combining healthy eating with a well balanced exercise regime will help you reach your weight loss goals with far greater efficiency.

Motivation is the reason why people take certain actions to meet their needs and desires. But staying motivated can be tough. Many people just can’t seem to stay motivated? If this is you, it might help to know you aren’t alone. Even the most “fit” of individuals – personal trainers – often struggle with motivation as well. The key difference, however, is they have learned what they need to do to get themselves back to being motivated and put that strategy into place often. Wondering what their strategies are?

Whether it be an early morning, before work type of ritual, or an end-of-the-day tradition, running or walking is a liberating activity that gets rid of stress and helps clear the mind. Here are 6 important tips for runners and walkers you should be mindful of to help keep you safe and hopefully injury-free.