This is one of those questions where the quick answer is “it depends.” (I know, boooooo. But hang with me a minute.) To start, we need to define what exactly a workout is. This isn’t based on duration or intensity, necessarily, but can be. A beginner may count a 10-minute walk as a workout, whereas a more experienced …
6 Counterintuitive Strategies for Fast and Lasting Weight Loss
When it comes to losing weight, we tend to rely on a few tried-and-true tactics. And whether or not they actually work for us, we keep going back to them and blame ourselves when things go south, for our inability to stick with them properly and ultimately get the results that we want. This is when it helps to look …
No Gym? No Problem [Building a Home Gym Without Breaking the Bank]: Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss
It’s Day 2 of 31 Days of Fat Loss, and today we’re talking about getting the tools you need to get the most out of your workouts without having to leave the house. You may think that the best road to getting the body you want will be to fork over a pretty penny each month for a …
Top 10 Reasons Why Every Woman Should Pick up a Pair of Dumbbells
Lifting iron is one of those things that transcend the activity itself. It tends to worm its way into every facet of our lives, infusing us with an inner strength that we didn’t know we possessed. Many more women are venturing into the male dominated weight room, pursuing aesthetic, performance, and health goals. These women get it. You need muscle to reshape your …