Intensity, Form and Focus The Real Keys to Lean Strong Muscles

There are many factors that come into play in any effective and efficient strength training program but intensity may be the most important factor of all. Becoming leaner and stronger is not just about the exercises you do…but more importantly…
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Exercise Your Body to Increase Your Long-term Memory

It seems that regular consistent physical exercise increases the volume of regions of the brain that are important for thinking and memory. A study published in Neurology showed that adults in their seventies that exercised the most experienced the least…
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Flexibility and Long-term Thinking are Key to Healthy Eating Habits

Long term thinking paired with a “flexible” mindset is the key to dieting success. Most of us have been trained under the idea that in order to get healthy, we must be under some sort of restrictive dieting or eating…
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Water and Your Workout

Nearly two thirds of the human body is water so before beginning any challenging exercise program it is paramount to understand the role that this most precious nutrient plays during exercise. Water is critical when working out because your body…
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Telomeres are Tell-tale Signs of Longevity…

Believe it or not, we are now empowered to influence the aging process. The fountain-of-youth that once seemed so elusive is literally revealing itself to our understanding as researchers and scientists probe the workings of our DNA. Thanks to science…
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Making the Most of Muscle

Reversing the aging process and winding the biological clock back is a process that appeals to everyone and the anti-aging business is healthier than ever as more and more people jump on the newest potion, lotion, injection, therapy, supplement, pill…
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Endorphin’s…the Feel-Good Molecule…Have You Had Your Share Today?

Endorphin’s are certain chemicals that can cross through the gaps between neurons and pass along messages from one to the next. There is a huge variety of endorphins and science is just beginning to tap into and understand information about…
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All “Hail” Kale the King of Greens

Although the green leafy vegetable kale may not have found its way into your kitchen yet, this super vegetable is not new. Research suggests that kale originated likely in eastern Mediterranean or possibly Asia Minor. As the rising star in…
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Focus On The Invisible Benefits Of Exercise

Many people start an exercise program looking to achieve changes to physical appearance – weight loss, less body fat, firmer and more toned muscles, improved heart health and so on. But there are many more health benefits from exercise that…
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The Four Components That Make A Fitness Plan Complete

Often when people decide to make a lifestyle change and start a fitness plan or eat better they manage to get one or two components right but neglect to have a complete plan. If major changes are needed with your…
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