by Jon Paul | Mar 10, 2022 | Healthy Eating
Water plays an important role in our health and wellness. In fact, water makes up 64 percent of the skin, 79 percent of the muscles and kidneys, and even 31 percent of the bones, according to H.H. Mitchell, Journal of Biological Chemistry 158. Though athletes and... 
by Jon Paul | Jan 16, 2022 | Weight Training
Although many people opt to practice cardio at the gym because of its cardiovascular benefits, did you know that if you don’t want to run long distances or bike on an endless trail, weightlifting may be the ideal choice for you? Research has shown that weight... 
by Jon Paul | Nov 19, 2021 | Healthy Eating
Drinking water can help you lose weight, according to a long-held fitness industry belief. Despite the fact that many studies and fitness gurus accept this theory, the medical profession is divided on the extent to which water consumption affects weight reduction.... 
by Jon Paul | Oct 14, 2021 | Fitness, Weight Training
There is a widely believed misconception that cardiovascular exercises are the best way to reduce body fat. Running miles and miles, sweating buckets and quivering knees are all signs the scale will move in the direction we want it to, or so we have been led to... 
by Jon Paul | Jul 21, 2021 | Fitness
Source You don’t need to spend money on fancy equipment or an expensive gym membership to lose weight. Walking can just be as effective as high-intensity activities such as jogging or cycling. Studies have shown to reduce both body mass index (BMI) and body fat... 
by Jon Paul | Apr 18, 2021 | Fitness
How long should I work out for? A question that many first-time gym-goers may wonder. In general, how long you should exercise has a lot of variables including what your fitness level is as well as the type of workout you are doing. When it comes to time at the gym,... by Jon Paul | Jan 12, 2021 | Fitness
Two terms fitness fanatics use interchangeably are active recovery and rest days. There is a ton of incredibly promising research out there on the benefits of taking a rest day or two. Studies in athletes across the board have shown that rest days can build more... 
by Jon Paul | Dec 12, 2020 | Weight Training
If you’re a fitness enthusiast looking for the secret to burning calories, you’ve probably read hundreds of articles, many of which offer poor advice. From touting the benefits of intense exercise throughout the week and recommending vague supplements to boost... 
by Jon Paul | Sep 10, 2020 | Healthy Eating
The belief that eating fewer calories aids in losing and maintaining weight is a widely spread notion. Disbelieving it and stating that under-eating or reducing calories can result in weight gain is challenging and quite difficult. Many studies do indicate that taking...