Jan 25

Is It Bad to Do the Same Workout Every Day?

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If you really love an exercise routine, is it bad to work out every day? Luckily, there is a way to repeat exercise routines without compromising progress. When it comes to workouts, most people fall into one of two categories. Some love to mix it up: HIIT one day, running the next, with a few barre classes thrown in for good measure. Others are creatures of habit: Their workouts look the same day after day, month after month. But is it bad to work out every day if you’re in the second camp and do the same workout every time you exercise? While there are perks to both, most fitness experts will tell you that it’s the people who gravitate toward variety who reap the real rewards of exercise — and studies support the fact that workouts that challenge your body in new ways are the most beneficial over time. However, some of the most popular forms of exercise such as road races, rowing, and cycling call for training that more or less looks the same every time. So is sticking with the same workout every day ever a good thing? The answer is complicated, so read on for a […]
Jan 24

How to Set and Achieve Your Fitness Goals For 2025

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Overstretching goals can place strain on your achievements, so aim for steady gains.   If you plan to set health and fitness goals for 2025, it’s best to leave the “go big or go home” mentality behind. Setting excessively high goals may seem beneficial, but it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated. (Raise your hand if this sounds familiar!) “This time of the year is brimmed with possibilities, excitement, and expectation,” says Teddy Savage, National lead trainer at Planet Fitness HQ. While that can be a thrilling combination, ‘It can also be the recipe for unfulfilled promises, discouragement, and frustration if you’re not careful to create the right mindset around it and focus more on the journey than on the ultimate destination,” says Savage. The personal trainer feels that people aim too high when their end goals take them too far from where they are currently. While a typical fitness resolution is usually centered around a point very far out in the distance, Savage explains if more people focused on creating their goals around plotting a course that’s both feasible and enjoyable, it would allow them to be more pragmatic with their approach to progress and forego “perfection.” Ahead, […]
Jan 23

Best bicep exercises: 7 of the best bicep exercises for building your arms

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Here’s how to build your bicep muscles So you want to build your biceps for summer? If you’ve been working on your arms for a while, you’ll know that not all bicep exercises are created equal. But what are the best bicep exercises to focus on if bigger, stronger, or more sculpted arms are your goal? “You can build your bicep muscles by eating right, training effectively, and by isolating your training to target the arms,” FightCamp founding coach PJ Shirdan told Tom’s Guide. Far from being just an aesthetic goal, stronger biceps can help improve your overall upper body strength, helping you lift heavier weights in and out of the gym. Shirdan has outlined some of the best bicep exercises to isolate the bicep muscle below, but has caveated that these exercises aren’t the only way to improve your bicep strength. “The other way, that I believe is more fun and effective, is utilizing movements in which the biceps are a secondary/auxiliary muscle worked. For example, with pull-ups, chin-ups, and reverse pull-ups, we are activating the lats, deltoids, rhomboids, and your core all at the same time while working the biceps,” said Shirdan “I love to train biceps, but […]
Jan 22

12 tips for healthy eating on a budget

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Is it possible to eat well for less? Our tips for healthy eating on a budget will show you how   It’s never been more important to eat healthily, but eating a variety of fruit, vegetables, and other nutritious foods has become harder for individuals and families in recent years, with food prices surging. We’ve got 12 tips for healthy eating on a budget, to ensure you and your family are eating well every day. According to the US Department of Agriculture, at least one in 10 US households was food insecure at least some time during 2020, and 5.1m households had very low food security. Experts define food insecurity as being unable to access enough affordable, nutritious food to enable normal growth and development. In this article, we aim to provide support and information on how families and individuals can access nutritious, affordable foods even on a tight budget. From advice on planning meals and shopping lists to tips on making the most of coupons, we have helpful hints to make your money stretch further. We’ve also spoken to Kimberly Snodgrass, registered nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, for her expert advice on finding healthy […]
Jan 21

Dance Like Your Doctor Is Watching: It’s Great for Your Mind and Body

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Two new studies say that dancing may keep you healthy well into old age, potentially by reducing the risk of disability and dementia. One paper, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, looked at how various forms of physical activity affected about 1,000 elderly Japanese women and their risk of becoming physically disabled, as measured by their ability to complete tasks like walking, bathing and dressing. The women were asked about their general health and the types of physical activity they regularly did, and were monitored for signs of disability over eight years. During that time, 130 women met the criteria for disability. The researchers found that physical activity generally helped women remain independent as they aged, but certain types of exercise seemed to have larger effects than others — and dancing led the pack. The researchers found that women who frequently danced had a 73% lower chance of becoming disabled during the study period, compared to women who did not. None of the other exercises, including calisthenics, walking and yoga, had such a strong association after adjusting for demographic and health factors. The secret may be that dancing requires a variety of different skills, both […]
Jan 20

10 Workout Motivation Tips That Will Get You Off the Couch

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Proven Methods That Actually Work. Sometimes the hardest part of beginning a new workout routine is just getting started. To get motivated to workout (and stay that way), you need to have a solid plan, personal goals, and ways to keep your exercise routine fresh. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two muscle-strengthening activities per week. That said, the guidelines note that even five minutes of physical activity at a time has health benefits as you ease into a routine. In order to develop a workout routine that works for you, keep these pointers handy — and don’t forget to include rest days, too! These workout motivation tips will help you get off the couch to cue up an at-home workout or head to the gym.   Where to Start Workout motivation tip: If you need the motivation to just get started, understand that by simply walking a little bit every day, you can build strength in your joints and lower your stress. Even a short 10-minute walk will do you good. After getting comfortable with your walking routine, little victories, like increasing the duration of your […]
Jan 19

6 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

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Tips for preventing and recognizing the signs of kidney disease   More than 35 million adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, and just a fraction of them even know it. And the number of cases is growing. Kidneys are vital organs that filter waste from the blood and produce hormones. Left untreated, CKD, a form of kidney failure, allows toxins to build up in the body and can lead to other health problems, like heart disease and stroke. It also can progress to end-stage renal disease, which requires dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant to live. The key, doctors say, is to look for symptoms of CKD early. “In many instances, there is treatment available for kidney disease but in only a few instances, unfortunately, is there a cure,” says Vasil Peev, MD, a nephrologist at Rush. “That’s why it’s important to intervene early and engage in prevention efforts for the disease.” Here are six tips to follow to help keep your kidneys healthy:   1. Know the signs and symptoms. Unfortunately, the symptoms of kidney disease aren’t always noticeable, and 40% of people with severely reduced kidney function are not aware they have CKD. Therefore, it’s crucial […]
Jan 18

Tips to keep your mind sharp

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Treat your brain right if you want it to be in great working condition even when you are 80, says a new study. Here are simple steps to stay bright and active. Treat your brain right if you want it to be in great working condition even when you are 80, says a new study. Here are simple steps to stay bright and active. Here are simple lifestyle changes that will help you stay sharp as the years go by.   In the 30s Floss every day:What do loving licorice and hating the idea of flossing have in common? Both can contribute to plaque on your teeth, which is surprisingly bad for your brain. “The plaque between teeth can cause an immune reaction that attacks arteries, which then can’t deliver vital nutrients to brain cells,” says Michael Roizen, MD, co-author of YOU—The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger. Solution? Floss every day. Can’t remember? Keep the floss where you store your morning makeup. Go fish: Look to the sea for healthy ways to feed your brain. DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon, trout, and some fortified foods […]
Jan 17

The 10 Best Strength-Training Exercises to Feel Strong and Confident

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Boost your confidence and self-esteem by including these exercises in your workout routine.   It’s estimated that up to 85% of people struggle with self-confidence issues at some point in their lives, according to a 2023 Gitnux report. While most everyone can relate to occasional self-doubt or a dip in confidence, it is important to find practices to boost confidence to avoid bigger issues like anxiety and depression that can occur if self-esteem issues aren’t addressed. A 2023 review in the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research states that there is evidence that suggests that a lack of self-esteem predicts depression—meaning, people who lack self-esteem tend to also have depression. Studies indicate that resistance training is associated with an improvement in mental health and self-esteem. For example, a 2024 review in Psychiatry Research suggests that resistance training is associated with an improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults. And a 2019 review in Sports Medicine Open suggests there is evidence that resistance training has a positive effect on self-efficacy, body image and self-worth in youth. I see this research in action in my personal training clients. Regardless of weight loss, clients tell me, “I am getting so much […]
Jan 16

10 tips for healthy eating out

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Whether it’s lunch with work colleagues or an evening celebrating with friends, most of us tend to eat less healthily when we eat in restaurants, pubs and cafes. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor offers her tips for eating out without overdoing it. Believe it or not, it is possible to eat, drink and be merry without overdoing it. Here are my tips for having a good time while keeping an eye on your waistline and good health.   1. How often are you eating out? A one-off meal out probably won’t make any difference to your health in the grand scheme of things, so enjoy it. However, if it’s one of many, consider carefully how it fits into your overall diet. This could mean having a lighter meal in the evening, like soup or a sandwich, if you had a big meal earlier in the day. Or you could choose the healthiest menu options to make the meal fit into your normal diet, rather than just going for your favourites.   2. Check what’s on the menu One of the best ways to ensure you make healthy choices when eating out is to check the menu before you arrive, whether online […]
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