Does Losing Body Fat Help Improve Longevity?
Today, much of the population struggles with being overweight. The mortality rate of the population worldwide is higher for obesity-related conditions than for anorexia-related issues or starvation.
General Fitness
The Best Way to Get Rock-Hard Abs for the New Year
We know that getting rock-hard abs is a combination of hard work and healthy nutrition. That hard work comes from inside as well as outside of the gym.
Experiencing Lower Leg or Foot Pain? It’s Time to Use that Foam Roller
You see them in every gym but the majority of people don’t ever use it. We are talking about a foam roller. One of the cheapest and most beneficial exercise recovery tools you can use.
Why Tai Chi is a Great Activity Between Strength Training Workouts
It can be difficult finding the time to squeeze in your exercise, especially weekly strength training workouts.
12 Health Benefits of Exercise You May Not Have Been Aware of
Some pass judgement on their diet and exercise plan by what the bathroom scale reads. But that should not be the case, here’s why…
7 Simple Healthy Habits to Kick-Start Your Health Journey
If becoming healthier is on your bucket list for 2021, it can be quite daunting to think about the task ahead of you. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it may seem. In fact, there are easy and simple healthy habits that you can start implementing into your everyday, soon-to-be, post-pandemic life, …
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Fit for Life: 6 Habits for Active Aging
Many people fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until some point in the future when they’re less busy. The habits we develop and maintain, however, in our 20’s and 30’s end up setting the stage for healthy, active aging. That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner, Regional Medical Director of Vault …
4 Important Tips for Fast, Effective Fat Loss
If you want to lose body fat, you’re not alone. Effective fat loss, however, can be very challenging at times, especially if you try to overcomplicate things.
Inactivity Physiology: What is it and How to Avoid it
Many individuals have desk jobs that requires them to sit in front of a computer during the day. If this is the case, it’s important to get up and move often during each hour you sit at the office. The more this can be done the better. In addition, many people are just not moving …
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Beyond Weight Loss: What it Takes to Really Change Your Body
What does it really take to change the way you look and feel? The short answer is a bit of basic knowledge and consistent hard work. We recently featured a few, of the many, Jefit members who have had great success using our strength planning & training app. They have gained that knowledge and have …
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8 Health & Fitness Podcasts for Mind, Body and Spirit
Ditch the music and try listening to a podcast the next time you exercise. In fact, combining exercise with a good, educational health & fitness podcast has been a savor for many people, myself included. To nourish the mind, body and spirit with a little “food for thought” is a good thing. A Runner’s World survey found …
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How to Stay Consistent with Your Home Exercise Routine
It can be easy to ditch the gym and say you’ll workout at home. But it’s another thing to actually put in the effort and stay consistent with a home exercise routine. When you remove the motivation of having paid for your gym membership, it’s easy to press snooze on the alarm, or simply not …
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