If your over 40 and are embarking on a fitness journey read on to avoid some work-out pitfalls that stand between you and a leaner, lighter, healthier you. Loosing weight, lowering cholesterol, and gaining more energy are just a few of the benefits of being fit over 40.

The benefits of better physical conditioning are presented daily in the media. The social norms for body image are influenced everyday by what we read and view, either on T.V. or the internet. Perhaps the number one reason to get in better shape is found in the bedroom.

A nation on the go, fast food chains recording record sales and if you're not careful you are dying a slow death. What you need are a few healthful hints and facts on fast food.

Deep within your musculature rest a series of important elements to achieving a successful ab and core workout. So, you may be asking, "why should I care about muscles I cannot even see"? The answer is, among other reasons, to flatten abs, eliminate back pain - particularly lower back pain - and achieve core fitness.

Why should you care about muscles you can't even see? The answer is, among other reasons, to flatten abs, eliminate back pain - particularly lower back pain - and achieve core fitness.

More than 50% of all Americans are overweight or obese. These are conditions that contribute to the risks of chronic health conditions. These conditions include high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary heart disease. Start to do something about it today - start with a walk around the block.

Is just me or are some of the things that folks wear to the gym enough to burn your retina, permanently? You know like a solar eclipse when the experts warn that looking right at it without a filter will cause irreparable damage. Read on for details but be warned, this will not be pretty.

Over the years we have had our share of both excellent and suspect Personal Trainers. From these experiences come the 7 things that they do to tick clients off.

Interval training is sheer torture and a fabulous workout. Expect to get your heart rate cranking and burn tons of calories, if you survive.

Choosing the right Personal Trainer will determine the difference between sustainable workout programs that yield long lasting results and feeling frustrated to the point of reverting to old, bad habits. Our selection suggestions will help you along the way.