There used to be a belief that women should not lift weights. The thought was women would lose the feminine look when they got “muscled up” and bulky.

And yes, if you are a female bodybuilder on supplements and steroids, you won’t look much different from the men who practice the same weightlifting ideals.

But, should you actually be lifting weights as a woman? Here are 5 really good reasons why it’s a good thing for women to do: Continue reading →

If you’re planning to start a new fitness plan, then good for you! Deciding to get healthy and get more active isn’t always easy, but it’s something you’ll be happy you did.

However, if you’re new to the world of exercise then things can get pretty confusing pretty quickly. One of the burning questions many people have is how often they should workout.

What Do You Want to Achieve?

How often you need to workout does depend on what you want to achieve. In this article, it’s assumed that you’re a fitness beginner. In which case, you probably just want to feel healthier and make sure you’re getting enough activity to maintain a decent, everyday level of fitness. Continue reading →

For older adults with arthritic joints and the stiffness that goes with it, high impact exercises usually don’t work.

However, because older adults know the value of exercising, they adapt and overcome by doing no impact/low impact workouts. Four of the top exercises for older adults include:

1 – Water Aerobics

Doing aerobics in a pool is probably the most beneficial of them all. Not only can you get a good cardio exercise, but strength building, too. Continue reading →