Being fit and fat is often seen as an oxymoron, but the two states are not mutually exclusive. While it is true that carrying excess weight can put strain on the heart and other organs, it is also possible to be both overweight and physically fit. Fitness is determined by a variety of factors, including muscle mass, cardiovascular endurance, and...
How to Prepare for the Navy Physical Fitness Test The Navy Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is designed to measure the fitness level of those who want to join the United States Navy. The PFT consists of three different exercises: forearm plank, push-ups, and 1.5-mile run. Candidates are given a score for each exercise, and the total score is used to...
Many of my clients over the years ask me what is the best thing they can do in the gym for fat loss. They seem to think that there is some secret sauce to losing weight when they are in the gym. The problem with using weight loss for a metric of success for a fitness program is that it...
Are you considering making an addition to your home gym? Have you considered purchasing a smith machine? This piece of fitness equipment allows users to try various squat positions, improve their muscle gains, and add safety to their workouts. It can target various body parts at the same time. There are numerous factors to consider when selecting the best model,...
With COVID-19 spreading at every corner and the situation with quarantine becoming present in countries all around the world, many things have changed. Some for the better, and some for the worse, but there’s something that remains as a truth: it has been a really hard time for a lot of people. Still, with the introduction of quarantine, people started...
Having an active lifestyle and staying fit is not easy. It gets especially difficult for full-time employed professionals who get home from a long day of work in the evening. Leaving again for the gym after arriving home is quite the task, and it’s difficult to stay motivated while doing at-home workouts. If you find yourself facing any of these...
Women’s Guide on Fitness Exercises, Diet and Supplements Being fit can be described as being able to engage in physical activities without suffering from too much fatigue, while at the same time, engaging in a healthy diet and healthy daily routines. That is why fitness is usually described more as a lifestyle rather than a type of training or routine....