It's hard not to love summer with its multitude of activities opportunities for outdoor exercise. But summer also means heat, and when it comes to your fitness program you need to make sure you're taking the proper steps keeping yourself healthy - and safe - when the mercury begins to rise.​Here is a list of fitness do's and don'ts to... Read more →

Being in a committed relationship is exhilarating, especially when you’ve found that special someone. But all too often, you get more than you bargain for when it comes to your waistline. Date nights, lounging on the couch, sharing sweet treats — these are just some examples of the way your significant other might be causing you to... Read more →

Who isn’t busy these days? It seems like trying to fit even just a 30-minute workout into your schedule is impossible. However, I don’t have to tell you how important it is for you to squeeze some form of movement into your day, every day. With this Ralph Roberts Personal Training workout, you can get a total-body workout in just 15... Read more →

For many of us, cutting calories is a must. You might have a serious sweet tooth, but find there is undisputed evidence for giving up sugar. Sugar, or glucose, the sweet substance you love, creates a rush of insulin in the body, harming how the liver metabolizes the simple sugar. Continuous spikes of insulin can cause liver problems... Read more →

A lack of time is often the excuse people give for not eating healthy. However, by taking time once a week to prep meals for several days, you can maximize your time and make easy, healthy decisions all week. And under-eating is NOT an answer.Below, we share a few meal prep tips and essential products to help you get a jump start on your... Read more →

It's easy to get trapped into thinking that if you're eating a salad, it must be healthy. While salads can be part of a healthy diet, they can also be no healthier than a fast-food cheeseburger if you aren't careful about what you put on it. Here are some ingredients to be to moderate or even avoid as well as healthy alternatives to... Read more →

Now that you've made those New Year's resolutions to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, the hard work has begun — actually following through on your goals. Professional trainers agree that one of the biggest roadblocks to actually meeting your fitness goals is knowing how to set them the right way. By doing so, you'll greatly... Read more →

There's no denying that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is on the rise. People of all fitness levels can do it, including people who are overweight or suffering from diabetes. HIIT training involves repeated bouts of high-intensity effort followed by less-intense recovery periods. For example, you could run full speed for a... Read more →

The long-term effects of exercise are well-documented, from boosting your heart and cardiovascular health, to helping ward off disease and other serious health issues. The short-term effects are pretty impressive, too. Indeed, the immediate perks of exercise can keep us motivated and fired up about going to the gym. Here are just some of... Read more →

Exercise trends come and go more often than fashion trends. But the way the human body works doesn’t change. Here are eight common cardio mistakes to avoid. 1. Focusing On Cardio More Than Strength Cardio is an important part of a fat loss program, but it’s not the only part. Strength training builds lean muscle, which boosts your... Read more →