Four essential secrets to getting the body you want

Four essential secrets to getting the body you want

It’s no secret that if you want to lose some weight, get in shape and have a better body, exercise must be part of that equation to achieve those results.  What is a secret though is why some people seem to be so much better at achieving and maintaining their fitness than others?  Is it genetics, time of day they exercise, the type of equipment they use, or what? 

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Mistakes men make when first working out

Mistakes men make when first working out

For men, establishing and then maintaining a routine consistent workout can be challenging.  Whether a guy decides to get in shape to lose weight or for better overall health, he needs to avoid some common workout mistakes that could derail his efforts in achieving his goals.

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Why physical fitness is not all about weight loss

Why physical fitness is not all about weight loss

Americans are stuck. Whether we’re stuck in a physical cubicle or a mental rut, we’ve lost our enthusiasm for bodily movement.  Despite the joy we felt as children, our days filled with imaginary play, tree climbing and jump rope are long gone.  Most of us can think back to high school and college days where we chose to participate in a sports or intramural team.  We probably did these activities because we enjoyed the camaraderie, had fun, and maybe we were even good at them.  These reasons were reinforced through the bonds we formed with our teammates, and improvements made in our physical fitness.  Even during our biggest moments of doubt, we had the support and encouragement of our parents, coaches and friends to keep us motivated. 

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