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,

  Written and Produced By James Vincent While it seems like we wait forever for springs arrival, spring can also be very fickle.  Some days it’s still closer to winter in feeling but can just as well be more summer like. So – it’s really hard to know how to

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 J. Lang Wood   The keto diet is receiving a great deal of attention in the media and among the medical community. The main feature of the diet is the restriction of carbohydrate consumption, but unlike other low-carb diets it also restricts protein. Instead, dieters are allowed to eat

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

Written and Produced By James Vincent   As spring finally takes a more firm stance – it’s time for you to firm up your wardrobe for the coming nice weather. Whether it’s for work or play, it’s time to freshen up your wardrobe for the season ahead. The easiest and

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 J. Lang Wood The search for the reasons behind obesity and the most effective methods for losing weight led to the discovery of the leptin hormone in 1994. This hormone is responsible for transmitting messages to the brain about how much energy to use depending on available energy reserves.

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.