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How To Alternate Cardio and Weight Training Days
Whether you’re trying to become as fit as possible, lose some weight, or are trying to get healthier, you probably already know the importance of alternating cardio and weight training days. Switching between the two is ideal because you’re losing weight and improving your cardiovascular system one day, and strengthening your muscles the next. The real [...]
Is It Bad To Do the Same Workout Every Day?
Many people head to the gym every day with the same workout in mind. They might do the same cardio routine every other day or the same weight-lifting one on alternate days. This makes some sense because people are creatures of habit, and you more than likely are one as well. While always doing the same [...]
Are You Working Out Hard Enough?
You can spend all the time you want in the gym, but you won't get the desired results if you aren’t working out hard enough. On top of that, if you're exercising too hard, you risk injuring yourself, which means you’ll have to rehabilitate your injuries instead of heading to the gym. How can you tell [...]
Workouts and Exercises for Different Female Body Shapes
You’ve probably seen the headlines about different workouts and diet plans for women based on women’s body shapes. It’s easy to claim that these studies are ridiculous and go back to your usual exercise habits without even thinking about it. However, this would be a mistake. As it turns out, there’s some science behind these workouts, [...]
What To Wear to the Gym: The Beginner’s Guide
There are two ways to look like a total newbie the first time you stroll into the gym. The first is to wear designer athleisure that’s more for running errands to the grocery store for healthy foods and picking up your kids from school than it is for sweating in. The second is to be completely [...]
How To Get Started at the Gym: What To Know
For those just thinking about starting a new workout program at a gym, the first time can be intimidating. If you’ve never set foot in one before, or it’s been a very long time since you’ve worked out there, you may not know where to begin. Thankfully, you don’t have that excuse to hide behind anymore, [...]
What Are Metabolism Boosting Foods?
Who doesn't want to lose weight faster? Although there are several methods of making your metabolism more effective, such as eating healthy and exercising, often at the same time, in the form of a diet and exercise regimen, there's another option out there – eating foods that boost your metabolism. Incorporating them, as well as following [...]
7 Delicious Bariatric Soup Recipes To Keep You on Track
Few things are tastier than soup. Whether you’re at the full-liquids stage after your bariatric surgery or are well beyond stage four and simply want to stay on track, you’ll love these delicious recipes. Sometimes soup just hits the spot. It warms you up, makes your stomach feel full, and even keeps you on your doctor-approved [...]
How To Start Exercising When Out of Shape
Exercise is important. How important? Studies have shown that moving just a little bit each day, taking a half-hour walk, for example, can lead to a small amount of weight loss and increase cardiovascular health. The more you move, the better you’ll feel. The benefits are numerous: more energy, weight loss, muscle gain, and generally feeling [...]
The Power of Salt with Chad P.
Hey there, Fit Fam! Today, we're going to tackle a topic that might leave you feeling a little salty... yup, we're talking about SALT!For ages, the debate has raged on: Is salt good or bad for you? Do we really need it? Let's set the record straight: YES! Your body absolutely needs salt. Why: Salt is a vital [...]
Different Types of Bariatric Surgery and What You Should Know
My Fit Foods Bariatric Meal Options When it comes to bariatric surgery, there are several different types that you need to know about. Before you can decide to go ahead with your weight loss surgery, it’s important to know your options, how they work, and which weight-related issues they’re designed to help. Here’s a breakdown of the [...]
The Best Bariatric Diet Meal Plan: Pre and Post Op
My Fit Foods Bariatric Meal Options Did you know that you should follow a specific diet before and after your bariatric surgery? To produce the best possible outcomes, both during and after the surgery, you’ll need to keep an eye on what you eat. Although there are plenty of bariatric recipes and meal plans out there, [...]
