2017

Stretching has a great number of benefits. It can improve your flexibility, lengthen your muscles, prevent pain after a workout, and can help to prevent injury to your muscles and ligaments. Stretching doesn't take a long time to do, and you can even do them while sitting in front of the television at night (or anywhere, including at work). See below for some simple stretches you can do to improve your flexibility and to reap the other benefits as well.

Now that you've given birth, you may have noticed your body has gone through several changes. It's normal for women to gain weight during pregnancy, but you may be ready to shed those postpartum pounds and get back into the best shape possible. Although you may be struggling to get the weight off, there are many things you can do to see some progress, such as: Avoid Certain Foods It's normal for new moms to feel so busy and overwhelmed with their new life that they simply decide to call for a pizza or other takeout food items to save time.

When you're a busy business professional, you may also have a desire to be in good shape. Being physically fit can not only help you maintain an energetic approach to your career, but it can also promote a high level of self-confidence that can help you to excel in your field. One thing to think about in terms of your fitness is hiring a personal trainer. While anyone can hire a trainer to help him or her realize a specific list of fitness goals, business professionals with busy careers are often well suited to making this investment in their health.

After a nice active summer and early fall, the onset of colder weather combined with the various fall holidays can really tank your fitness and nutrition goals. Tailgate parties, Halloween, Thanksgiving, office Christmas parties, and other celebrations mean plenty of access to delicious food and little motivation to get up early for a workout the next day. If you're worried about falling off the wagon this holiday season, here are four things you can do to help you stay on track.

Many people who are ready to lose weight may not exercise because they do not find exercise enjoyable, or they may believe they need to invest hundreds of dollars in a gym or fitness equipment to achieve their goals. But there are several exercises that can help you lose weight that you may have overlooked. Walking When you need to lose weight, you likely envision running a marathon or spending hours on the treadmill.

Strength is a huge part of being healthy. The stronger you are, the more active and the more energy you could potentially have. Building strength is often predicated on the strength training program you participate in. Your program can go according to plan if you consider these tips: Focus on the Big Four There are many exercises revolved around increasing your strength, but you should start with the big four. These include bench press, shoulder press, deadlift, and squats.

One of the biggest reasons people suffer with their personal training is sticking to a diet. While your workout routine might be under control, it's likely your diet where you are suffering, especially when the holidays roll around, starting with Halloween. Here are five Halloween tips to help you fight the craving: Buy Candy the Day Off: If you are going to be home passing out candy, you will want to wait until last minute to actually purchase the candy you are passing out.