General Fitness: How to Lose Weight and Get Fit Faster

How long does it really take to get fit or lose 50 pounds through walking? Understanding concentric exercises, kettlebell swing mechanics, and proper post-workout hydration is key to building a sustainable fitness lifestyle.

Young athlete launching from a starting block

What Kind of Physique Would You Get From Only Running Sprints?

Sprinting is a highly effective form of exercise that combines the benefits of cardio training with resistance work. Sprinting is an anaerobic activity -- it forces your body to draw on your stored energy in order to meet its demands. It also triggers a hormonal response that causes the development of muscle mass.

Read more →
Fit female athlete lifting weights in gym

How Many Times a Week Should You Work Out a Body Part?

Training frequency is a really important part of developing your body. Train too little, and you won't see any results. Train too much, and you risk injury, illness and mental burn-out. Each body part should be trained two to three times per week on non-consecutive days. Aim for one or two full-body workouts per week.

Read more →
side profile of a young woman exercising with dumbbells

How to Change Your Body Shape by Exercise

Changing your body with exercise takes time and effort, but the pay-offs are significant. You can lose large amounts of fat and build lean muscle mass and definition with regular exercise. Changing your body shape also requires a diet that support your training goals.

Read more →
Young woman running outdoors in a city park

How to Reach Peak Fitness

Reaching peak fitness is a highly challenging process that requires long-term commitment, focus and sacrifice. Your entire life must be arranged around this goal: how you train, how you eat, even how you sleep, socialize and play.

Read more →
Young couple jogging in field, side view

How Long Does it Take to Change Your Body After Working Out?

Everyone's body is different, so there's not a one-size-fits-all answer to how long it will take to see changes in your body when you start working out. It also depends largely on the kind of workouts you're doing, and what your lifestyle is like.

Read more →
Young couple jogging in field, side view

Tips on Improving Fitness Levels

You can increase your fitness level in a variety of ways. Whether you want to improve your cardiovascular endurance or increase your strength, flexibility and power, there are many exercises that will help you do these things.

Read more →