Aerobic Vs Anaerobic – What’s The Difference?

There are many terms used quite casually when speaking of fitness and exercise. One very popular one is “aerobics”. There have been aerobics classes in existence now for decades but ask nearly anyone in a gym what it really means and you’ll probably get something...

The BMI Obesity Controversy

Does BMI effectively indicate obesity in individuals? Can we trust it as the standard for determining whether we are obese, overweight or healthy? BMI, or body mass index, is so well known by most people as the measure of the health of the body that most people don’t...

Yo-yo Dieting, Break The Habit

The diet and weight loss industry is huge and growing every day. People want to lose weight, get thinner, look better and be healthier. They are bombarded constantly with news of America’s “obesity epidemic” and pictures of young, small-boned women modeling the latest...

Biggest Barrier to Fitness

What is the biggest barrier to getting fit and how can you overcome it? Probably the best way to overcome any barrier is to, firstly, know what it is. If you know what you’re dealing with you can plan ahead on how you will deal with it when it comes your way. Getting...

Core Workout – No Equipment Needed

Here’s a core workout – no equipment needed. Before starting your workout, you should warm up for at least 10 minutes. There are two ways to do the exercises that are coming up: you can time them and hold or you can do repetitions. First we’ll do a...