Getting Great Arms for Summer Summer's almost here, and it's time to go back out and show off the bodies we've been working on during the pandemic. And if some of us spent the last few years perfecting our baking skills instead, that's okay! Great arms just take a little thought and effort.  ‌Three General Tips Consistency is key for physical gains. A daily workout (and a rest and recovery day) is much better than overdoing it all at once and risking injury. Many of the best arm exercises are also great for the whole body. Increasing muscle in general will burn fat faster, help the bod ..read more

When we don’t get enough sleep, we’re sluggish the next day. We might even make poor choices or have slower responses to basic questions.  ‌‌One of the most noticeable effects of poor sleep is how we satisfy our hunger. Instead of reaching for protein-rich, long-term energy foods, we’re reaching for high-fat, high-carb foods. The brain wants energy, and it knows how to get a quick fix. ‌‌When you don’t get enough sleep, you can’t reach your ideal weight, even with a full home gym. Here’s a look at why that is and how you can switch things up to catch more zzz’s and get to a healthy ..read more

COVID-19 has had an immense impact not just on the framework of our daily lives, but also on our mental health and well-being. With over 60% of American adults reporting unwanted weight gain during the COVID-19 pandemic and 48% reporting an increase in stress, it's time for a return to healthy habits and a consistent fitness routine. You may be ready to conquer a new fitness regimen, but are you ready to return to the gym? You may even be wondering: “Is the gym safe?” Even though the number of vaccinated people continues to rise, it still remains risky to work out in an enclosed space, accordi ..read more

Allergies are always miserable, but trying to push through a workout with allergies is another level of discomfort. To put your mind and body at ease, you need to allergy-proof your home gym — especially if you suffer from allergic asthma, which can be aggravated by cardio workouts like spinning or rowing. To save yourself from a sniffly run on the treadmill this spring, allergy-proof your home with the following steps: 1.   Focus on the Home Gym Focus your allergy proofing where you house your workout equipment or spend your time exercising. Make sure to deep clean the:  If yo ..read more

Cooking tasty healthy meals doesn’t require a trip to the store. With a few kitchen staples and a little creativity, you can whip up some nourishing dishes. Are you ready to go digging into the dark recesses of your pantry and dust off long-forgotten canned goods? Now is the time to use the non-perishables in your pantry. Here are two simple recipes that will fill you up with what you have on hand: Tuna Pasta Marinara This delicious dish features tuna fish, a protein powerhouse. Low in calories and fat, tuna is nearly a pure-protein food. It makes a great nutritional base for this ea ..read more

Most men think they understand the rules around weight loss, diet and exercise — but they often don't understand the complex relationship between hormones and weight gain.  Here, we are going to delve into how these chemical messengers can affect men’s health, weight, and physique. We’ll offer tips on how men can make their hormones work with them to support their weight loss efforts and health, rather than have these chemicals be a barrier to their fitness goals. What Are Hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers in the blood, which travel to tissues and organs and regulate key function ..read more

How Female Hormones Affect Weight Loss and Fat Storage ‌If you’ve tried every possible diet under the sun and still can’t lose weight, there could be a lot more to it than meets the eye. When people talk about weight loss, the discussions often revolve around diet foods, eating schedules, workouts, drinking adequate amounts of water, sleeping well, aging, or just plain genetics.  ‌For most women, losing weight happens naturally by following a healthy, balanced diet and exercising regularly. But for a smaller percentage of women, the ability to lose weight and keep it off could be hampered ..read more

Inspire Fitness is a very well known name in the fitness world. Their prized fitness equipment, and especially their home gyms, are known for being top-of-the-line in every regard. The two mainstay functional trainers are the FT1 and FT2. Both the FT1 and FT2 home gyms are complete home functional trainer systems, but the FT2 comes with a high-powered Smith machine to take your workout to the next level.  Here, we’ll look at the FT1 vs the FT2, so you can make the best fitness choice for your household. Inspire FT1 Overview  |  Inspire FT2 Overview  |  FT1 vs FT2 ..read more

With our busy schedules, getting in a workout can be a challenge for anyone. For many of us, we need extra motivation to get off the couch and on the treadmill. But how do we find and keep that motivation?  Luckily, motivation can be streamed on our mobile devices. Finding our favorite fitness podcasts may be just the thing that inspires us to stay fit.  1. Best Running Podcast  For those of us who are looking to enter the running world, the best podcast to start streaming is the Ali on the Run podcast. Ali interviews runners from all walks of life — people who lead interesting ..read more

Habits don’t happen overnight. While that means it will take time and effort to form good habits like working out, it also means that bad or compulsive habits aren't set in stone. Made a mistake or lost confidence? You can learn from it. Got sick or stuck in a rut? You can heal and grow.  When trying to create your workout routine, take heart in the journey. Read on for our tips on how to make healthy-boosting fitness a part of your life.  1. START SMALL You may have visions of daily workouts, perfectly toned abs, and defined muscles, but you can’t make a habit out of nothing. You sh ..read more