There are a lot of misconceptions about gyms. One of the most insidious beliefs that people have about gyms is that it’s impossible to get in shape and stay active without a gym membership. While it’s enjoyable for some people to work out with a group, the truth is that there’s absolutely nothing a gym provides that you can’t get for free. They may provide TVs, a huge variety of equipment, and sometimes even free pizza and candy, but all of these are secondary. If you’re thinking about ditching your gym membership, know that there are so many ways for you to work out and maintain your physical fitness without spending tons of money every month.

Superfoods are grocery items that can do your body and your overall health a whole lot of good. And, with an online search, you can learn more about one of the most popular superfoods available: spirulina. Spirulina is primarily consumed as a powder, which is more absorbable and can be easily added to smoothies or […]

Working out in the morning is an awesome habit to form. Morning exercise offers plenty of benefits, like increased motivation, a metabolism boost, and improved energy. Start a search today to learn how to become a morning exerciser. It’s difficult to find the motivation to get out of your warm, cozy bed and hit the […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that affects your joints as well as various systems of the body. As a result, RA patients typically endure varying degrees of joint pain, reduced muscle strength, and impaired physical function. Most RA patients experience accelerated loss of muscle mass. All of this underscores the need for exercise, as there are estimations greater than 80 percent of RA patients are physically inactive.

As we find ourselves busier and busier, it’s easy to get caught up in the enjoyment, pleasure, and satisfaction that comes from being continually occupied. Our smartphones are with us every second of the day, and there’s always something new to check out on Instagram or Facebook, which only serves to heighten our experience of daily life passing us by faster than we can experience it. One of the ways that people have started to push back against the constant encroachment of technology and social media into our lives is through the practice of mindfulness.

When the weather gets cold, it can be hard to motivate yourself to leave the couch, and keep up all of your active habits from the summer months. Days are colder and nights come earlier, and it’s easy to give up on good habits formed during the bright, hot days of summer. If you’re worried that you’re going to look more like a bear than a person at the end of the winter, you’ll need to start digging deep for motivation to exercise now, rather than later.