Photo: shoot out (fake images) It’s been over a year since I started using MacroFactor, an app that calculates my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) in real time. It is a paid application, but as we noted when it came out, there are free tools that handle the same calculations. And whatever method you use … Read more
Photo: Elena Veselova (Shutterstock) When you’re serious about your fitness goals (whether they’re strength- or weight-related), often a first step is to get your nutrition in order. You want to get enough protein to support your muscles, fruits and vegetables for health, carbohydrates for fueland a total calorie count that supports your activity and goals … Read more
Photo: ViDI Studio (Shutterstock) Running slowly and easily is the foundation of any running program, whether you’re trying to beat a race time or just trying to get your heart a little healthier. we have here are the benefitsWith tips to maintain the chosen rhythm. But what if you just can not run so slow? … Read more
Image: Jason Cole Getting in shape is a year-long endeavor, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up some great gear thanks to Labor Day sales. We’ve moved on and found some equipment that could help you build or start your own home gym, no matter what your preferences are. Weight training is basic for … Read more
Zercher Cable Squat Some cable machines come with a long, straight bar with holes at both ends. You can connect this to both cables on a matched cable machine. The first time I saw one, I tried to squat with it, but the cables pulled the bar in a way that made it hard to … Read more
Photo: YAKOBCHUK VYACHESLAV (Shutterstock) Fitness is one of those areas where you can literally spend as much money as you have. There are gyms that cost $10 a month and there are gyms, sorry, boutique fitness studios—that will run you $50 or more per workout. There is a similar wide open price range for clothing, … Read more
Photo: Dapetrus (Shutterstock) There was a time, before Fitbits, when no one knew exactly how many calories they burned each day. Sure, you could work out a rough estimate based on your body size, gender, and age; and you could choose whether or not to believe in calorie readings on treadmills and bikes at the … Read more
Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) In a perfect world, physical form should be reduced to nothing more than building a habit and challenging your body. Unfortunately, a group fitness class It is seldom a perfect world. Whether you have signed up for pilates, cross fitor any other group training experienceit’s easy to let your ego get in … Read more