You can get audio or video tapes that give breathing instruction and teach relaxation techniques at health food stores, bookstores, and by mail order. It's probably fine to learn breath and relaxation from a tape or booklet, but don't try the yoga exercises without a...

Protein shakes are among the most popular forms of nutritional supplements among athletes. How do protein shakes work? Are they effective at increase performance? Do protein shakes damage your health? This article looks at protein shake issues.

Physical fitness is something that many of us think about at the beginning of every year, then struggle with briefly and sink back into our usual habits. Still, fitness is something that can be improved upon any time of year. (...)

How would you define “fitness”? Perhaps an image of a well-build man, or a woman with an hourglass figure comes to your mind. While these can, indeed, be models of physical fitness, there are many important aspects to attaining general fitness of health. (...)

Having a powerful and defined upper body is the number one goal in the minds of most weightlifters and gym rats. Having a great looking chest, arms and core is guaranteed to make you healthier (and a lot more attractive too). (...)

Why is getting fit so important in today's world? Why is there such a need for people to workout and diet? There are many answers. There are also many different ways to get fit. Today fast food seems to be the word of the day. It is fast and easy. (...)

Keeping fit is vital and should be an important part of everyone’s daily routine. However, this does not mean that it is easy to do so as it requires you to have drive, desire and to devote your time and effort in doing so. (...)

In the 21st century it is very possible for an individual to live comfortably without ever leaving the confines of their bedroom. Online shopping allows for groceries to be delivered to your door and some retailers will even have their delivery men carry it to the...

If you are really serious about getting your body fit then it is time that you sat down and drafted out a serious plan that will allow you to accomplish your goals. By the way when I say "draft down" I literally mean that I want you to write it out. (...)

Staying in shape isn't all about running marathons and spending ten hour days at the gym while only eating a single flax seed a day. Despite what the media may depict, losing weight and staying in shape through simple fitness routines and tips is actually really easy. (...)

If you are overweight and out of shape you are not alone. Obesity levels have skyrocketed and are at an all time high. Although reaching a high level of fitness and getting in great shape is not easy, it is also not as difficult as you may think. (...)

Exercise brings distinct connotations based upon who you check with or speak with regarding it. We all know that it's what is inside that matters, but that doesn't imply that you need to ignore your outsides. (...)

When it comes to the multi-million dollar industry of fitness, it is no question there are almost innumerable amounts of information and articles about it. Why has fitness become such a topic of discussion, and why is it so essential? As you read through this article,...

If you have had problems with shortness of breath and fatigue, you may think you need more rest, but the opposite may be true. You should be able to attend to activities of daily living such as walking a short distance, carrying groceries into the house and climbing a...