There are a million reasons to keep your workout inside during these sweltering months, including concern about heat exhaustion and overtraining in hot, sticky weather. Your normal outdoor jog can actually get dangerous if you do it in high temperatures and/or without drinking enough water. Normally, skin, blood vessels and perspiration easily adjust to exercising in…
Since 8 out of 10 Americans will suffer from back pain at some point, it pays to tone and strengthen the area before you golf, grill or simply enjoy summer living, so you can remain pain-free. Whether you're sitting in front of your computer, waiting in line at the farmer’s market, playing your favorite sport, or…
Blast more calories and blow away exercise boredom with the latest innovations in circuit training equipment. Circuits come in many varieties and movement philosophies. While there are entire gyms created around the principles of circuit training, you can bring home the style that best serves your interests, workout goals and budget. New research in IDEA's Fitness Journal…
Why Getting Fit is Good for the Brain Improving blood flow to the brain and heart with consistent cross training can aid memory, improve focus; all the while helping you achieve or maintain a healthy body weight. Your heart pumps blood through vessels to every part of your body, including your brain. Damage to blood…
Take the "work" out of workouts this summer. Increase energy, blast calories and refresh a stale routine with our super-easy tone-it-up plan. This summer, liberate yourself! Change your body. Wake up earlier and try a frisky run-walk on a treadmill, or cross train with something simple and inexpensive in your home. A quality jump rope…
