When we hear the word diet our brain immediately goes to those fad diets that have us thinking we could shed a bunch of pounds in just a few days. In reality, a diet includes all types of food that is contained in our daily meal intakes. It doesn’t have to be strict or restrictive, but if we want to stay healthy and fit it definitely needs to be balanced.   First thing’s first - how do we define a balanced diet? Having a diet that lacks in proper nutrients…

Nowadays the majority of people work out on a regular basis, but our biggest concern here is whether they know how to do this properly. You may have thought that nothing can go wrong and that all you need to do is just go to the nearest gym every other day. However, a serious workout requires a lot of preparation which will help you get the best results and stay healthy as well. Therefore, we’ve prepared the ultimate pre and post workout guide. Let’s take a look. Pre-workout preparations: Drink…

Having a well-planned and challenging workout regimen is the most important feature of your gym experience. We won't question that. However, in order to follow through and achieve your goals, you need to come prepared to beast out the whole workout. Of course, your gym bag is essential, to be precise, the items packed inside. You can't train without those gym essentials.   So, in order to avoid those situations where you come to the gym and realize that you've forgotten something essential, we decided to create this list for…

It seems like life used to be way simpler just a few decades ago – the professional athletes wore proper athletic clothing, and you wore whatever was faded, slightly torn, or old. Nowadays, things have changed, as athletic clothing is gaining immense popularity in all areas of the fitness industry. And rightfully so.   Amateur athletes, professional competitors, and even gym bros, everyone seems to be getting on the athletic wear hype train, but why is that? Can athletic clothing truly make a difference and are the benefits worth the…

Even the life-long fitness freak sometimes feels the temptation to just kick back and forget about the gym bag for a week or two. But what kind of consistency would you be able to achieve if you allow yourself such massive gaps in your training routine and healthy eating habits?   So, before you forget why you started working out in the first place, let’s tackle a few useful ways you can boost your motivation even when the temptation is at its peak.   Don’t go it alone Perhaps you’re…

If you’re a person that regularly works out or plays sports, joint pain can be a major issue. Stiff hips or back pain are frequent problems, regardless of age. If you’re not an old person and experience these problems, then it’s high time to start taking better care of your joints if you want to enjoy life to the fullest.   This is why you need to learn how to work out without pain and injury, thus increasing your training longevity. Stiffness, sprains, strains, arthritis, and dislocations – these are…

  Where have all the hours gone, long times passing, you might be wondering while looking at your reflection in the mirror, with little to no progress visible after months of what seemed like arduous training. It could be a glitch in your diet, or your rest periods have become too long, but it’s rarely just one or the other that’s hindering your results – it’s typically a concoction of behaviors that prevent your workouts from bringing you results.   So, in order to break the spell of stagnation, let’s…