Fitness Motivation Blog

Meditation Tips for an Effective Workout

November 09, 2016

Working out can be both a physical and mental activity. Your mental strength is tested each time you decide to complete number of reps or increase your difficulty in training. Workouts can strengthen the body, keep you fit and in shape but it can also push you to your limits. There can be days of exhaustion when you're feeling sore and tired. It's when going to the gym can be more of a chore than a fulfilling activity. There are also days when you're just dissatisfied with results after hitting plateau. However, working out shouldn't be an activity to be stressed or anxious about. It should be a time to foster a mind and body connection for a more efficient workout.

Pilates As a Remedy For Back Pain

November 08, 2016

After introducing you to Pilates, it's time to put it to practical use. Today's topic will focus on alleviating back pain. A good Pilates program helps to improve proper posture and alignment of the spine to ease back pain problems. This exercise program also promotes strength and flexibility of hips and shoulders.

Unexpected Effects of Coffee on Your Health

November 03, 2016

Coffee is a widely popular drink all around the world, loved for its magnificent aroma and energy boost. According to the National Coffee Association National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) market research study, 83% of the U.S. adult population cannot think of starting a day without a sip of this black gold. We usually justify this habit by praising the positive effects. But let's take a look at the lesser known side effects that coffee may have on us.

Sitting All Day? See How Standing Desk Can Change Your Life

November 02, 2016

Since childhood I had various problems with my spine. Teachers kept telling me to not slouch my shoulders in school desk, my posture was terrible, and now, in my thirties I cannot straighten myself completely.

It's Not a Diet, It's a Lifestyle

November 01, 2016

The meaning of the word "Diet" can be defined in different ways depending on whom you ask. Some say that dieting is a temporary thing of around 30 days where they just want to lose a few pounds. Others do not believe in the word "diet" and say that small daily improvements that you prolong forever are called a lifestyle changes.

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5 Things to Consider Before Starting a Diet

January 16, 2017

Everyone, at least once, has considered and tried a diet. Diets are useful for both weight loss and healthy living. Although diets are beneficial, there are multiple things to consider before starting a diet. Take a look at five considerations to take!

Why You Should Start Doing HIIT

January 12, 2017

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, it a type of workout that involves combining intense exercise - 80 to 90 percent of your heart's maximal rate - with rest activities at around 40 to 50 percent of your heart's maximal rate.

Fitness for Busy People with Tight Schedules

January 06, 2017

Is a busy schedule keeping you from getting the fitness you want? Don't let yourself get shorted on a workout anymore! The following are useful tips to not only manage your tight schedule for fitness but to also keep easy exercises in mind when you have extra time.

Immense Benefits Of Cardio Workouts

January 01, 2017

We all know that regular exercise is good for you. However, having to do a variety of workouts to get a spectrum of benefits can be time-consuming. Is there a workout that can provide numerous benefits at once? Yes, cardio can.