The Fitbit is a Hit! Fitness and Technology at an all-time High!

There’s a new toy out that you may not have heard of yet. It’s the Fitbit and it’s revolutionizing fitness beyond belief. The Fitbit is a 24-hour calorie-monitoring device that you simply slide on to your pants. It has newly-developed technology that allows the device to track every movement you make including general exercise such [...]

Hoopilates | Hula Hoop Pilates – Huh?

There’s a new fitness craze that I think will go big really soon! It’s called Hoopilates and it’s a cross between hula hopping and pilates. There’s a lot of people that think it’s a gimmick, but I think it will really take off and who ever starts making instructional dvd’s to sell through infomercials will [...]

Fat Loss in Regards to Weight Training

Many people who begin dieting and want to lose a lot of fat, struggle with trying to figure out what kind of weight training to do. In a study produced by Dr. Tim Ziegenfuss, he recommends training with heavy weight. Ideally, you should lift weight that allows you to do between 5 and 8 reps [...]

Why is Physical Fitness Important

I recently got a question from someone asking “why is physical fitness important.” I thought it was a joke, but they asked the question in reference to diet pills. They said, “why is physical fitness important? I take diet pills and eat low carb and I’m losing weight.” I explained to them something like to [...]

Components of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is great, but if you’re going to do it you might as well do it right to ensure you achieve results. There are some components of physical fitness that are vitally important to ensure you achieve your desired outcome. Here they are: 1. 60-minute minimum cardio session 2. 30-minute minimum weight-lifting session 3. [...]

Importance of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is vitally important to your overall health and studies have proven for ages the benefits in regards to disease prevention. This of course isn’t something you don’t already now. However I would like to discuss in detail the importance of physical fitness in regards to personal self-image and self-esteem. In America, we live [...]

Definition of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness can be really really exciting. It can be fun and envigorating. But what is the definition of physical fitness? Are all things fitness created equal? I don’t believe they are.  Here’s my defintion of physical fitness and it’s requirements: The purpose of physical fitness is to tone your body, cut fat, and increase [...]

The Benefits of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness by some people’s standards is a benefit. To me it is a requirement.  Here are some benefits of physical fitness: 1. Decreased risk of heart disease 2. Longer life span 3. Reduced signs of aging 4. Better quality of life 5. Improved self-esteem and self-acceptance 6. Increased dedication and discipline in all sectors [...]

Even in Recession People Unwilling to Cancel Gym Memberships

Money Magazine recently published the most interesting report on consumers and fitness I’ve ever read or seen. I was astonished at the report.  In the report, readers were polled and asked what luxuries would they not be willing to get rid of even in a tough economy. The results may shock you: Gym Membership: 48% [...]