Fitness Facts

It is important to stay healthy while you are pregnant. Most women find that exercise is a great way to reduce stress, burn some calories, and feel good. If you’re in your second trimester, you might be wondering which workouts are best for you. We’ve compiled a list of options while providing you with an…

Women who choose to exercise during their pregnancies can experience health benefits. These can include improved: Blood pressure Cardiovascular fitness Weight control Mood Experts recommend a low or moderate-intensity activity for most women. However, you can perform vigorous activities, such as jogging, if you get permission from your doctor. Still, pregnant women do have to…

Exercising is a great way to improve your physical and mental well-being during pregnancy. Generally, low-impact exercises are recommended during this time because they are usually safer. We’ll talk about the benefits of working out during pregnancy and discuss options that are considered safe by obstetricians during the first trimester. Then, we will focus on…

Expecting mothers go through a lot during those three trimesters, especially as the body begins to change to accommodate a new life. These changes can make it difficult to relax and will bring about different forms of stress. Plus, you might be itching for some physical activity. That is why prenatal yoga, or yoga for…

For the health of your baby, you want to maintain proper nutrition during pregnancy. Women who exercise and eat well have fewer complications than those who don’t meet their body’s nutritional needs. Prenatal care is also essential for giving birth to a healthy baby. Here are a few things that you need to know about...

Pregnancy is a time of changes—physical, mental, and lifestyle changes. You are probably one of the many women who are feeling some low back and pelvic pain. You may also be experiencing weight gain, cramping muscles, swelling in the feet and hands, and mood swings. Though one of the best ways to deal with these…

Everyone wants to have that killer butt; however, you can’t just get great glutes by clean eating and a few bodyweight squats. It takes time and determination to get the best-looking butt in the gym. If you want to know how to build a great backside without any weird tricks, then here are a few…

Having strong legs is essential. While you want to look great from behind, your legs are what keeps you moving throughout the day. Building strength in the legs and booty is crucial. However, most people neglect leg day workouts because they think they’re already doing enough with routine walking and movement. Also, they worry the…

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Dogs are probably the most loyal and devoted creatures on earth. When their master is eating, they want to eat. When their master is sleeping, they want to sleep. When it’s time for their master to work out, however, we run into a problem. Dogs have different anatomy, and cannot do many of the same…

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Many people with chronic conditions consider exercises. Of course, they ask themselves questions concerning the type of regime to get into and the recommended workout frequency. One of the main reasons for these questions is the lack of surety around how a chronic condition can be negatively impacted by exercise. Whether it is diabetes, heart…

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When you step into the gym for the first time as a woman, you are bound to feel a mix of emotions. You might feel completely lost among the wilderness that is iron-wrought and kind of smelly. You might also be intimidated by all the other bodies around you, and this might drive you to…

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That fact that nutrition and exercise conjoined is a major contributor to overall health is without question. Whether you are on a mission to bulk up, lose weight, boost your energy level or just maintain good health, it requires discipline and consistency. That much is clear. But what some women still struggle to grasp is…

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Though not everyone takes part in exercising, almost everyone appreciates the idea of fitness. For those that do, the goal is getting the mind and body to both a healthy and a fit state. Achieving this requires consistency and, therefore, routine workouts are necessary. Men are usually very focused in this regard, and statistics show…

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No two roads to pregnancy and childbirth are alike. Everyone is different, even when it comes to fertility. Some couples are lucky enough to just think about having a child and end up expecting, while others need to undergo months or years of frustration, battling with infertility, before any good news arrives. Infertility is more…

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Many myths surround the topic of female-specific training. In some cases, this misinformation can leave women on the outside of the health and fitness industry. However, women need to break down those physical and mental barriers regarding strength training. If you are ready to change your training mindset, here are a few tips for your…

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Wonder Woman is strong, powerful, and fierce. She’s the kind of superhero women around the world look up to, because she can do whatever she wants without help—most of the time. Now, while you cannot gain her superhuman strength, you can train like the real world Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, and get the body of…

When you step into the gym for the first time as a woman, you are bound to feel a mix of emotions. You might feel completely lost among the wilderness that is iron-wrought and kind of smelly. You might also be intimidated by all the other bodies around you, and this might drive you to…

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Behold, the humble hula-hoop. Is it a child’s play-thing or a hidden weapon of exercise and fun for adults? Believe it or not, you might be actually able to hula-hoop your way to a thinner, more toned waist. It’s not a bunch of hoopla either. Science has shown that there are a bunch of benefits…

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