Fitness Facts — For Women

Weight loss is one of those somewhat touchy subjects in the fitness and health world. We all have an ideal weight, and exceeding our ideal weight is indeed unhealthy, and will be counterproductive to our fitness goals and how we want to look. But before we get into a great set of exercises that can… The post Tips To Lose Weight With Dips appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Society is a fickle thing, with trends coming and going over time, impacted by culture, the upbringing of the incoming adult generation, technology, and much more. Many people make a very complex career out of studying, predicting, and, unfortunately, influencing trends in various directions. This is a fact of life and has been why various… The post What Is The Next Big Thing In Fitness? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Pushups are one of those things we all think of when thinking about general exercise. Popular media has cemented this – how many times in workout montages do we see characters doing pushups, sometimes with another character motivating or adding a challenge to it? How many times have we seen the rigors of military training… The post What Are The Benefits Of Different Push-ups? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Calories. In the fitness and health world, as well as the nutrition world, you hear people go on and on about calories. Nutritional facts on foods put calories in big old bold letters, along with fat and sugar content. We’ve been programmed, as a society, for many years to count calories and fat intake, and… The post What Workout Burns The Most Calories? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

As someone who personally hates wearing shoes and can’t wait to be free of them at the end of the day, I’m always surprised by what difference shoes can make in a workout. Sure, comfortable running shoes are excellent for well, running as well as a lot of sports. Cleats are excellent when you’re running… The post Can Weight Lifting Shoes Make A Difference In Training? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Protein seems to be a very divisive thing in the nutrition, dietary, and fitness world. Some people will tell you that you’ll never achieve a ripped, fit physique if you don’t get enough protein. Others will claim that protein in high doses is extremely unhealthy, causing diseases and so much more. Perhaps it’s fitting that… The post Can Eating Too Much Protein Be Bad For You? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Do you hate cardio and aerobic training? The repetitive, sweaty, tedious nature of this kind of exercise can turn a lot of people away. Most people just can’t stay motivated doing jumping jacks, running on treadmills, or riding in a hurry to nowhere on a stationary bicycle. The disdain for this kind of exercise is… The post What Are The Benefits Of Strength Circuit Training? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Ah, coffee. For many of us, it’s just a prerequisite to engaging the world. For anyone who is not a morning person, it’s a mood potion, converting us from angry beasts into civilized members of society. For coffee drinkers, imagining a life where people can just hit the ground running, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed naturally, is… The post What Are The Pros & Cons Of Drinking Coffee Before A Workout? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Muscle soreness is one of the inevitable consequences of a hard workout. Like fatigue, pain is just part of the game. That being said, there are a number of things that you can do to reduce the problem. We all know that stretching is a good way to help alleviate post-workout soreness, but many people… The post Muscles Sore? Here Are 5 Foods That Could Help appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

When it comes to fitness, losing weight is one of the most common priorities. In fact, a large percentage of the fitness community will tell you that they started working out because they were overweight. However, most authorities agree that you shouldn’t try to lose your excess weight too quickly. All sorts of problems can… The post 5 Tips For Healthy Weight Loss appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

A common question that makes its way around the gym is, “How many push-ups should I be able to do?” Some people are asking this because they need upper body strength for their job, or they are planning on taking a test to join the armed forces. However, if you really just want to register…

So, you want to deadlift. Good! You obviously have goals, or you wouldn’t be here. There is no exercise that can top a deadlift for helping you burn fat, gain muscle, and get stronger. Of course, if you have been interested in learning how to deadlift properly, you don’t need me telling you why you… The post How To Deadlift appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.