Fitness Facts

Anyone who is active and enjoys working out knows the joys of a good sweat session. You also feel horrible when you don’t get to exercise. When you are sick or injured, it’s another story. Even if you want to workout, you might not be able to—at least not right away. Recovery, as you know,…

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Stretching is one of those things that every expert recommends, but not everyone fully explains the reasons behind this practice. Let’s begin by saying that stretching is very important, both before and after exercise. Unlike some, we will not expect you to take us at our word. We will show you a large amount of…

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Working out is hard. It’s hard to find a routine that will achieve what we want but won’t kill us. It’s hard to find the time to get a proper workout, and not rush. It’s very difficult to stick with it, to stay motivated long enough to get enough of a reward to feel propelled.…

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This is something familiar to all of us. If we haven’t had our own experience with this, we’ve seen enough friends, family, and coworkers go through this cycle. People decide they want to get into shape and live healthier lives. This involves a balanced nutritional lifestyle, as well as exercise. But humans beings are really…

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It can be very hard to find the necessary motivation for a good workout. We all have lives and obligations that take up our time, and it can be very difficult to set aside the time for something that we may not even particularly enjoy. However, there are many reasons why everyone keeps telling you…

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Although we often do not think of the body as a machine, there is no other term that would fit. Like any machine, your body can break down if it is overworked. The purpose of this article is to inform you about the dangers of over-training and to show you why it must be avoided.…

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It might seem like smoking and exercise can go together. Many people seem to feel that they can get away with doing something unhealthy if they follow up with something that is healthy. While there is a tiny bit of truth to this attitude, there is really nothing good about smoking tobacco. Consider the results…

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The scale should be a weight loss companion that helps you gauge your health based on an easy to understand number. When the number on the scale goes down, you’re doing something right. When the number goes up, you might be concerned. At least, that’s what the scale wants you to think. Weight fluctuations are…

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For the longest time, mothers-to-be were told that exercise during pregnancy was contraindicated. No exercise beyond walking. No lifting weights. Thankfully, those times have come and gone. Working out during pregnancy has proven benefits throughout every trimester. Whether you were inactive before getting pregnant or were an elite athlete, there is no time better than…

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Grueling training sessions mean muscle soreness. It’s proof that you are working hard and getting stronger. It is also the body’s way of telling you that it is time for some quality rest and relaxation, because without time to recover, your body won’t heal effectively. Understanding this is the first piece of a puzzle that…

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One of the oldest-running debates in the world of bodybuilding involves a method called “bulking and cutting.” A quick search of the internet will show you that bodybuilding experts are sharply divided on this subject. The subject is made even more confusing by the fact that both sides have good arguments. Both sides also have…

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Cancer. Once you’ve been diagnosed with it, staying or getting fit is the least of your worries. With the demands of treatments, medical testing, and doctor’s visits, you might feel rundown and overwhelmed—and that’s understandable. But there is a good reason to start taking some time out for yourself and your physical well-being because physical…

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Today we are going to look at a diet that is somewhat unique. This alone is something of an accomplishment with all the weight loss programs out there, so we thought Noom deserved a closer look. Noom is an app, available for most smartphones, which is meant to track your weight loss efforts, provide expert…

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What to hear something crazy? The average American eats about 22-30 teaspoons of sugar a day (1), amounting to about 77 pounds of sugar per year. Mind-blowing, isn’t it? The human body wasn’t made to handle all that sugar, and that means that even if you think you have cut sugars from your diet, you…

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You may have noticed that many diets cause you to have a problem with excessive gas. Not only is this an embarassing thing, but it can also be very unpleasant for those around you. Since you are here and reading this article, we will assume that you are tired of dropping stink bombs on all…

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Feeling tired, unwell, or are you showing other symptoms related to candida or yeast syndrome? An overgrowth in the fungi known as candida could be to blame. Though there are a number of treatments and medications out there to help with this kind of infection, there are natural remedies available. By starting a candida cleanse…

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If you’ve been frequenting the gym or went to a physicians office lately, you might have seen a BMI chart on the wall. Some people will tell you that the BMI chart is complete nonsense, while others continue to look at it for information. Even with BMI getting slammed by fitness gurus and medical professionals…

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When trying to shed pounds, people do crazy things, like cutting massive amounts of calories, yo-yo dieting, and stressing themselves out until they lose sleep. Then, upon hitting the fat-loss plateau, they struggle to come to terms with their own actions and choices. If this sounds familiar, then you might also be committing one of…

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