No Pain, No Gain: Is Pain Necessary for Results?

When you hear “pain” and “exercise” in the same sentence, you probably think one of two things: “Heck, no!” or “Bring it on!” What comes to my mind? A bodybuilder grunting while heaving plates that are way too heavy or a runner wheezing on a treadmill set way out of their comfort zone. To be quite honest, I cringe when I hear that pain is required for exercise to be effective. Why in the world would I want to inflict pain on myself, especially...

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4 Fitness Myths You Should Stop Believing Now

Courtesy from Myfitnesspal There are tons of opinions about the best way to get in shape. How do you know what recommendations you should follow? The advice that resonates with you is the best to heed. If you haven’t found the right path to improve your fitness, here are a few things you may need to read: 1. You don’t have to wake up at the crack of dawn to stick with an exercise plan. The reality is that the best time to work...

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Junk food is tricking your brain: The depressing science behind your binging

Research reveals fats and sweets alter the brain's satiety-control mechanism, sending our appetites into hyperdrive... FERRIS JABR, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN (Credit: AP) This article was originally published by Scientific American. Matthew Brien has struggled with overeating for the past 20 years. At age 24, he stood at 5′10′′ and weighed a trim 135 pounds. Today the licensed massage therapist tips the scales at 230 pounds and finds it particularly...

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17 Tips from Fit Moms on Finding Time for Exercise

So I have been battling with my own body lately....it's frustrating, and the results have been varying. Unfortunately, I'm back to square one all over again. In fact a little worse. Ah well, you can't help it when you're in a beautiful country with pure abundance of food indulgence especially with dairy, and weather wise too. I know I have to be patient, I know I'm still settling down. My determination is wearing off and I need motivation again....

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HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHILD'S ATHLETIC FUTURE IN 3 EASY STEPS

This is SUPER important for the parents with kids. I remember back in the days when my mom and dad just let me on the loose to explore anything and everything I want eventhough I lost interest through. It is somewhat maximising the kids life by letting him/her seize her moment with new exploration until the phase is over or perhaps it may go on into something that she/he really wants to do and focus on in the future :) Thank you Sport Factory In...

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