by Ashley Staker on September 13, 2011
Whether it’s pounding the pavement, logging miles on the bike, or climbing those stairs that seem to go nowhere, it’s all about cardio exercise. But other than a sweaty t-shirt, what do you have to show for your workout? A slimmer stomach? Killer quads? Are you exercising for the right amount of time to reap [...]
by Ashley Staker on August 26, 2011
Spend a lot of time thinking about when your last bowel movement was? Constipation is actually a pretty common gastrointestinal health problem. Up to 80 percent of people are estimated to suffer from it at some point during their lives. Taking measures to stay regular will make living more pleasant, and certain types of fibre [...]
by Ashley Staker on July 18, 2011
Are you bored of your workout routine? It is a common issue many experience and a hard feeling to overcome if you don’t know how. Here at Medifast Health we’ve put together some great exercises for you that are not only fun fitness exercises, but great for you. Check them out now. Here are some [...]
by Ashley Staker on July 15, 2011
Regular physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. Being physically active can also make you more energetic, improve your mood, and reduce the risk of developing some chronic diseases. Physical activity helps you control your weight by using excess calories that would otherwise be stored as fat. Most foods you eat [...]
by Ashley Staker on June 22, 2011
Are you frustrated of plugging away at the gym, following your daily intake recommendations and never seeing the pounds disappear from your body? We have the solution for you and they are simple tricks that will transform your usual workout into the ultimate fat-blasting routine. Because it isn’t just weight you want to take off, [...]
by Ashley Staker on April 1, 2011
Note: This is NOT an April Fool’s Joke, This is Legit People who can’t sleep come up with all sorts of crazy ideas, and some great ones, too. For instance, how about a workout that you can do right in your bed? I’m not talking about a gentle routine involving wiggling one toe and then [...]
by Ashley Staker on February 2, 2011
Most people want two things when it comes to their health, less body fat and a more toned body! Right? Well… “Toning” is an often highly misunderstood concept. You might think you know what toning is but you probably have gotten really confused when trying to achieve it. Right? Body toning is simply increasing muscle [...]
by Ashley Staker on January 27, 2011
For those avid gym users, you’ve guaranteed utilized the fat burning program offered on just about every piece of cardio gym equipment. Before you think these programs are doing everything you need, you really need to understand why these programs are not the best options for toning your body and losing weight successfully. The human [...]
by Ashley Staker on December 23, 2010
Have you ever tried working out with kettlebell weights? They’re small, often brightly colored, oddly shaped hand weights that can give you a fun and effective workout. It’s true. I always like an easy way to get intense exercise in a brief amount of time. It allows me to stay focused on my tasks and [...]
by Ashley Staker on November 20, 2010
What if you could practice a simple form of exercise that would benefit your heart, strengthen your lungs, help modulate stress, and- if you are an athlete and interested in such things- take your performance to a higher level, and you could get all these benefits without even getting out of your chair? Without breaking [...]