Francesca Hartman: NPC National Bikini Competitor & Fitness Model

Many people think that these bikini, figure, and fitness competitors were always small and lean and it was very easy for them to achieve their awesome bodies. Well that may be true for a handful of them but not for Francesca Hartman. She made a complete body transformation losing over 80 pounds! Not only that this is [...]

10 Major Mistakes Beginners make at the gym

The first time many of us went to the gym, I doubt we knew how to do everything and what was the best way to workout. With time, knowledge, and experience, we learn how to make better choices at the gym and get the best results from our workouts. When looking at newbies in the [...]

10 Simple Strategies to Save 100 Calories

Do you fall into the category of people who want to lose weight? Are you training hard but still need some help tweaking your diet to help you shed off those unwanted pounds? Well all you have to do is pay close attention to the QUANTITY and QUALITY of the foods you eat. The majority [...]

Morning Motivational Video: Pain is Temporary, Quitting Lasts Forever

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. This is one of my favorite quotes because it basically says that even things that seem to be a [...]

Top 10 Reasons to do Yoga

Yoga is the Sanskrit word for “union” and this physical, mental, and spiritual practice helps you to block out all distractions and build a strong mind-muscle connection. There are many different styles of yoga that will suit everyone’s specific needs. Though people believe that the only thing yoga does is stretch your body, the benefits [...]

Lifting Properly: Form, Technique, Focus

Some would say the most critical part of weight training is form. When others observe a lifter the first thing they look for is form. People turn straight into critics when it comes to others performing exercises. Sometimes scrutinizing over the little details of form is unnecessary, although that is not to say that form [...]

Motivational Video: Powerful Beyond Measure

This has to be one of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen in a long time. Watch the entire video and leave your feedback. Don’t forget to go to the gym today!           [Image via Google]

Fitbody Model of the Week: Ashley Horner

Ashley Horner is someone I was really interested to interview. She is an inspirational person and many people can learn alot from her competitive mentality. Just because you are busy and have kids, doesn’t mean you can’t have a fitbody! Read the full interview to learn more about her training, diet, and other facts. Check out her [...]

4 Awesome Protein Smoothies

Getting tired of the normal bland protein shakes made with water? Well if you want to try something fun and new, try out these new recipes. All you need is a blender and the ingredients for the smoothie that you want to make. These all take under 5 minutes and taste magical! Try these out [...]

Crystal Matthews: IFBB Bikini Fitness Model

Crystal Matthews is an IFBB Bikini Fitness competitor. She has been doing extremely well at all of her competitions and is gaining popularity in the fitness world. Crystal is a well-rounded person and is very passionate about everything she does. I got the chance to talk to her and this is what she had to say: Name: Crystal Matthews Hometown: Denver, [...]

Female Fitness Motivation

Ladies, I hope this gets you up and into the gym. Time to get out of your comfort zone, get away from the cardio machines and go lift some weights. This is the best way to sculpt the perfect body.No more excuses, just train!         *image from : http://fitkim.com/fitness/plowing-through-a-plateau

The Dangers Of Fruit Drinks Companies Don't Want You To Know *INFOGRAPHIC*

One of the most overlooked elements of health and nutrition is the liquids we put into our body. Similarly, there is a huge misconception that because a drink has the word ‘fruit’ or ‘juice’ in it that it’s automatically healthy. As you’ll learn from this infograph on BuiltLean about fruit juice, these drinks are often [...]

5 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep

Sleep is essential to good health, right? The problem is that many Americans are suffering from what is called sleep deprivation. This is the problem of not having enough sleep over a period of time. A survey done by the Philips Center for Health and Well-Being 2010 sampling 30,000 people in 23 countries, found that [...]

Wake Up & Workout, No Excuses

The later you sleep in, the lazier you get, and the less motivated you are. This video is really simple because it is basically saying wake up, don’t make excuses and get the job done no matter what you’re training for. This is for my morning gym goers! Very motivational video by Nike

Protect your dreams: Motivational Video

This video comes from the movie “The Pursuit of Happiness”. In this scene Will Smith tells his son to protect his dreams and not to let anyone bring him down. Do what you want to do, and the only person who can tell you no is you! Challenege yourself and don’t let anyone get in [...]