It’s one of those common fitness misconceptions you hear all the time when it comes to weight loss and working out: “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Bad news. It’s not true. A pound is a pound — both a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same. The good news? One takes […]
Many of us work from a desk for the greater part of our day. And it can be tough to be healthy while being at your desk. Here are 4 easy tips to make your desk-life better. 1. Your Lunchbox You don’t have to be the CEO to know that hunger is going to hit at […]
Cynthia Williams from 502FitPass.com chats about willpower, which is something to keep in mind as we go through the holidays and into the new year. Willpower can keep us on the right track when everything around is us trying to pull us down. And remember- you don’t have to wait for January 1st to make […]
Want a slimmer waist? There is talk in the fitness world of this thing called “spot training” The concept of spot reduction (i.e., using exercise to lose fat in a specific area or body part) is a myth, but with a smart plan and hard work, you can unveil sleek abs and obliques. PUT THE FORK […]
You don’t have to wait until January. Reset and Recommit to your goals NOW! Recommit to your goals or create new ones. Here are a few tips on how to write goals. WRITE THEM DOWN! This makes it real and gives you a plan of action. 1. Don’t start with “what do I want to […]
As the days are getting shorter and the nights get colder, you may notice a larger desire to kick back with a bowl of comfort food. If your appetite seems to rise as the temperature drops, you’re not alone. Physical activity was also lowest in winter and highest in spring, making it easier to gain […]
‘Tis The Season! We all love the holidays! It is truly such a great time of the year! But EVERY holiday conversation contains talk about the food and weight gain. EVERY stinkin one! We’re consciously aware of the candies and carbs we are sucking down, yet we continue to do it and say “My New […]
Tips and tricks to avoid eating the same thing every day! You spend all that work on Sunday preparing and planning your meals for the week ahead. But chowing down on the same meal every day can lead to major burnout—or worse, pizza delivery and takeout. So how can you prep for the week while […]
Contrary to popular belief, having shapely glutes isn’t all about appearance or vanity. Having a strong rear-end not only helps improve posture and athletic performance, and reduce knee and back pain, it can significantly enhance injury prevention as well. Here’s what you need to know about strengthening this essential group. The posterior musculature of the […]