Cellulite is something that many of us wish could magically disappear. However, there’s a little more to it than just that. As an article from CNNindicates, there is no such thing as a quick-fix when it comes to blasting fat. However, there are certainly options when it comes to minimizing[…]

Pushups are one of those exercises that people both love and hate. You love them because they help slim and tone the upper body. But on the other hand, you hate them because they are challenging and make you sweat! However, all these factors will help you build that slender,[…]

It’s not often that we think about what’s going on with our back — since we’re usually the last person to see it. Couple that with the fact that plenty of women still buy into the myth that lifting too many weights can bulk you up, and it makes sense[…]

Burning belly fat isn’t all crunches and cardio – although, those will help. If you’re looking to burn that stubborn excess fat, you need to look at the whole picture. That means looking into your diet, how you prepare your body before a workout, and even your mental health. Below[…]

1. Weight a minute: If you’re not already, you must be doing some sort of resisted strength training. Period. Weight training increases muscle activity and therefore increases metabolism. Your body actually burns more while resting than it would otherwise. Instead of hitting the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes cut that[…]

Basically, there are two phases to every resistance training exercise. First, there is the concentric phase of a muscle contraction, which involves the shortening of a muscle. It’s when your chest and shoulder muscles contract when you push up into a pushup, or how your biceps flex during a biceps[…]

Deltoid Anatomy Your deltoids are formed of 3 heads:deltoid anatomy 1) The lateral (medial) 2) Anterior (front) 3) Posterior (behind). Using the shoulder press will target all 3 heads, however the anterior and lateral heads will be used most. On the upward pressing movement the anterior head will take most[…]

1. Kale: Kale isn’t considered a superfood just because it looks nice and healthy. This leafy green is practically overflowing with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber! 2. Black beans: Making sure your daily meals are stocked with healthy sources of protein is absolutely key to losing weight. Black beans offer a[…]

1. 24 Cherries: We love this sweet little fruit. Cherries are packed with antioxidants that help reduce your chance of heart attack, and also naturally help cut down belly fat. Be sure to eat the raw ones, not the ones from a sugar-filled jar! 2. A 1-ounce smoked salmon (about[…]

1. Trail mix A serving of store-bought trail mix is a measly quarter-cup, a serving size that almost no one will stick to. Plus, the processed milk chocolate isn’t doing you any favors, either. 2. Pretzels These classic snacks are high in sodium — almost 20% of your daily intake[…]