If you’re just starting an exercise program, you’re bound to hear a lot of unsolicited advice from well-meaning people who want to help you (or want your money). Some may be friends or fellow gym-goers who’ve been lifting weights for a while and feel qualified to dole out tips.
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The only thing harder than starting a new workout program is sticking with it. Boredom and lack of variety makes it tough to get motivated. Plus, muscles adapt after a while and results come to a screeching halt. The solution? Creative, fun workouts that keep your body and mind engaged.
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Don’t let knee pain take the joy out of your usual workout! There are ways to modify some of the most common exercises that cause your knees to hurt (like lunges, squats and jumping jacks for starters).
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What's your measurement of success on your fitness journey? Is it the number on the scale? How much weight you can lift? The way your clothes fit?
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Pain may start as a minor tweak or a twinge. At first it may hurt only when you move a certain way, but it soon morphs into a chronic pain. From knees to shoulders to elbows to ankles and every other body part, an active lifestyle makes it likely that you’ll experience inexplicable aches or pains.
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You know the routine: squats, lunges, leg curls, pushups, etc. You don’t realize you’re on autopilot until halfway through your workout when you find yourself checking your phone, oblivious to the person waiting for you to finish your set. Not only are you bored, but so are your muscles.
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Getting fit can be a bit of a love-hate situation. You love the [results](http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/558506-12-tips-from-real-people-who-succeeded-at-losing-weight/), but the process can often be less than fun.
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Most people have a dominant side, so when you do a squat or leg press, the stronger leg naturally takes the lead, says Michele Olson, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama. “The weaker leg will struggle harder to complete the same number of repetitions.
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Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a piece of cardio equipment for your living room, take a look around. If you've got a set of stairs in your house (or nearby), you already have everything you need to get in shape.
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