If you are a bodybuilder, weekend warrior, or regular gym rat, you are probably all too aware of what can happen when you overdo it or execute an exercise incorrectly. These are two of the most common mistakes made by exercisers who are eager to see the results they desire. Even if you aren’t taking [...]

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Trainer Harley Pasternak started out as a Canadian hockey player and later became an exercise scientist for the Department of National Defense. While he was getting his PhD in exercise physiology, he cornered the market on training celebrities who were shooting in Toronto. Halle Berry asked him to come to California to get her in [...]

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Here are five mistakes that may interfere with getting the most out of your training time: Drinking a Protein Shake Before a Workout Protein is digested much slower than carbs, so too much pre-workout can give you stomach cramps and prevent the carbs you need for fuel from getting absorbed and becoming available to your [...]

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Wearing the right walking clothing will increase your comfort, prevent chafing, and keep you dry.  Avoid denim and cotton.  It’s worthwhile to invest in sweat-wicking clothes and undergarments that will support your chest and prevent chafing. Some great places to find what you’re looking for: Plus Size Walking Clothes Plus Size Warm Weather Tops Plus [...]

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For weight loss and general health, the US Surgeon General recommends: “Be physically active for at least 30 minutes (adults) or 60 minutes (children) on most days of the week.” This level of activity burns approximately 150 calories, which would burn 5 pounds in 6 months. This level of exercise reduces disease risks and should [...]

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Recent studies in the U.S. and India to be soon published in the journals of the National Academy of sciences say that regular exercise protect the brain from the aging process.  Although the mechanism of how physical exercise increases the hippocampal volume is unclear. scientists working on the theory believe that there are a number [...]

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