By Ashley Wigram Sometimes it can be a little difficult to stay healthy during the school year. Social life, study commitments and work: each of these can cut down on the time you have to eat healthily and exercise. Whether you are a star athlete or not, you may have

By Liza Williams   There’s nothing like the great outdoors to rejuvenate body and soul, and no better way to imbue its wonders than by walking. But if you’re planning a hike through the wilds, be sure to factor in a well-stocked kitbag. Walking has its risks, like any activity,

By Kirsten Vesterback   If you’ve been running traditional road races and you’re ready to switch gears and try something new, consider an obstacle race. With names like Spartan Race, Dirty Girl Mud Run or Tough Mudder, these types of events feature all kinds of challenges to contend with in

By Warren Davies Here’s a challenging bodyweight circuit that you can do even when you don’t have access to any equipment. It’s short, but high-intensity, so don’t take it lightly. The circuit has eight exercises in total; no doubt someone with deductive powers as keen as yours would have realized

By JC May While some nutritional facts are here to stay, the world of weight loss and eating for health sees trends rise and fall. Sometimes the hot, new trend is a definite success, while other times it fizzles and fades. Here are 11 current trends in nutrition and weight

Dump the Plump: 3 Ways to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind   Losing weight isn’t easy. Whether you’ve been trying to get rid of the weight you gained during pregnancy or the “Freshman 15” that didn’t seem to disappear when you graduated, you aren’t alone in your weight-loss struggles.

By Everett Stall Using a bodybuilding workout regime has more benefits beyond the superficial ones. Increasing muscle mass helps you to manage your weight, become stronger, reduce stress, and encourage a healthy night’s sleep. A bodybuilding workout proves beneficial for both men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle.

Whether you play sport in a recreational league or varsity ball, off-season training can be the key to becoming the best player you can. The hard work you do in your time off — and the time you take to let your body recover — can “make or break” your

By C. S. Nelson You pushed yourself hard at the gym or out on the trail, making every effort to increase your health, endurance and stamina. And for your sweat and pain you probably woke up the next morning with delayed onset muscle soreness, commonly known as DOMS. It has

By Wanda Marie If you’re busier than ever these days, you’re admittedly not alone. Even so, a hectic schedule is not an excuse to cut workouts from your calendar. In fact, evidence suggests you might be shooting yourself in the foot by eliminating your trips to the gym. These are