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It all depends on your goals. In a nutshell: If the primary goal is to increase aerobic endurance or lose weight, then you should perform cardiovascular exercise first. If the primary goal is to increase muscular strength, then you should perform strength training first. Factual Info – By now you know if you want toContinue reading “Common Question: Should I Do Cardio First Or Weight Training?”

You may already suspect your metabolism slows as you age. According to research published in the Public Health Nutrition journal, you’re right. In a review of data on energy expenditure, researchers found simply getting older is associated with progressive declines in basal metabolic rate. On top of that, there are many daily habits that canContinue reading “8 Bad Habits That Kill Your Metabolism By: KEVIN GRAY”

BY LAUREN DEL TURCO HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is having a moment — a very, very long moment. With HIIT-specific fitness studios popping up left and right (and experts constantly raving about the benefits of the afterburn), it’s easy to feel like you should be doing HIIT all the time. How often can your bodyContinue reading “How Many HIIT Workouts Should You Do a Week?”

BY SIDNEY FRY, MS, RD Losing weight doesn’t always have to be about deprivation and denial. In fact, it shouldn’t be. Successful, sustainable weight loss is far more attainable when you focus on the quality of food rather than the quantity. Eat wholesome, nutritious, (and even calorie-filled) foods and you’ll be far more satisfied andContinue reading “8 Foods That Are Surprisingly Good for Weight Loss (BACK TO THE BASICS)”

By Ashley Lauretta Updated October 30, 2019 While the treadmill is often synonymous with high-intensity interval training (HIIT), there’s another machine that can be just as effective with a lower impact: the elliptical. But lower impact doesn’t mean easier. As long as you’re putting for the effort, you can work up a sweat and burnContinue reading “How to Have Your Best HIIT Elliptical Workout Ever”

As some may know, I’ve been into fitness for a while now (since 2010). CrossFit was a big TO DO on my list. 😊 I was in the best shape of my life and felt good. But what’s different now….I’m revisiting my journey and becoming healthy in the process. It wasn’t until moving back toContinue reading “The Re-Fitness Focus”

By Jennifer Andrews Excuses for not exercising include lack of time and a busy schedule. You can improve your health and get fit in just four days a week. Do cardio exercise three times during the week with strength-training sessions on two of those days. Your fourth workout day should consist of a core strengthening andContinue reading “Four-Day a Week Workout for Weight Loss”

Before I start with a technical answer, let me just tell you that I sometimes think my heart is about to come out my chest on my HIIT cardio days. 😩 My cardio day goal is 2-3 times a week and weights day goal is 3-4 times a week. This is a short, sweet, andContinue reading “What Is My Target Heart Rate?”