Tag: strength training

Osteoporosis – bone strength matters
Mom always said to drink our milk so we can have strong bones. Our bones are constantly being broken down and then replaced. Osteoporosis is the condition that prevents this bone regeneration from happening in a timely matter, so new… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Personal Care, Strength Training
Why even women need strength training to maximize weight loss
A common misconception among women regarding strength training is that it will make them big and bulky – so they skip the weights and go straight to cardio instead. However, a study by Penn State found that people who combined… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle, Strength Training, Weight Loss
How will Strength Training Help You Battle Diabetes
Diabetes has by now become a global epidemic, afflicting 9% of the population over the age of 18, and its occurrence among children and teenagers is skyrocketing as well. According to WHO estimates, diabetes will become the 7th leading cause… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Strength Training
Four Strength Training Exercises That Boost Your Metabolic Rate
Want to lose fat? Reshape your body? Increase your fitness? Strength training has you covered. Of all the exercises you could do, strength training is one that will be a game changer. Not only does it improve functional fitness, meaning… 0 Shares | | Posted in Strength Training
Building Muscle: The Key to Staying Lean (Part 1)
Fitness goals are not the same for everyone. Some want to pack as much muscle on as their genetic predisposition for muscle gain will allow and some care to have a slimmer look. But one thing is for certain: no… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Health, Personal Care, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Fitness Trends 2015
Every fall the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) ACSM’s surveys thousands of fitness professionals around the world in order to assess what the most important fitness trends will be for the coming year. In the November/December issue of the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Significance of Strength Training
Strength Training Strength training offers a number of significant benefits. It builds up core muscle groups of your body allowing you to develop better body mechanics. It boosts metabolism & creates a positive hormonal balance to aid fat loss. However,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Beautiful to the Core
True beauty is expressed from the inside out. How you support the framework of your stunning body is through improved inner core strength. Being beautiful at your core (musculature) means more than having 6-pack abs in a bikini, it means… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Pilates, Strength Training
Protein: The Complete Guide for Women
A shortage of protein can be troublesome for anyone, but it’s especially troubling for women trying to reach their fitness goals. Many women do not get the recommend daily dose, and struggle to see results. Nutrition is just important as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Strength Training