Archive for April, 2010

The Importance of Stretching

Stretching and flexibility are fitness elements that we frequently ignore because the common perception is that flexibility doesn’t affect us aesthetically and as such, is just a waste of time and energy. This is definitely a misconception because stretching is very important and prevents you from causing injury to your flexible muscles, tendons, and ligaments. [...]

How Much Protein Do You Need?

How much protein do you need? It’s not exactly a million dollar question but it is one that you’ve definitely pondered on especially if you’re gearing yourself towards a healthy lifestyle – eating a healthier diet, working out a lot, or if you are a vegetarian. While there is a mathematical formula for figuring out [...]

How to Boost Your Metabolism

For quite some time now, metabolism has been the buzzword in the weight loss and fitness industry, so much so that it has left most of us wondering how we can go about boosting it. However, before delving into the “how”, it’s important to understand the “what” and “why” of the metabolism. The What Metabolism [...]

Top 10 Ab Exercises

Top 10 Ab Exercises

It doesn’t matter whether it’s bikini season or not – we all want a well-defined waistline. After all, you don’t have to be half naked to show off a trim and toned waist. To get you on way to wowing the crowds all year round, here’s a round-up of the top 10 ab exercises that [...]

Top 10 Butt Exercises

When it comes to toning your rear end, not only do you have to focus on eating a healthy diet, but you also have to do cardio and strengthening exercises that target the butt in a variety of ways. This article will cover the top 10 butt exercises that are sure to get you noticed [...]