By Sophie York Williams Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis is legal say they partake in the drug shortly before or after exercise, and most report that it motivates them to work out, helps them enjoy exercise more and improves their…
By James Walpole I decided a while back to make some form of daily exercise* a regular part of my life. The secret to consistency? I can literally roll out of bed and be in the gym. I’ve made a few fitness acquisitions over the years…
By B.N. Frank Just announced! ANOTHER Fitness Tracker recall! This time it’s due to burn risk. Portland-based Provata Health has recalled around 30,000 fitness trackers following reports of burns due to overheating issues. […] The Chinese manufactured devices come with a digital display, accelerometer, optical…
By Nicholas West One of America’s oldest insurance companies, John Hancock, has its eyes set firmly on the future. With the arrival of Big Data and the now never-ending stream of information that is available to data brokers on individuals in nearly real time, the…
In the growing fitness industry, there’s also a growing underserved population that has been falling through the cracks – busy corporate travelers would like to hit the gym and work with a trainer but can’t get there, senior citizens, people with physical challenges, and many…
The article below is a sponsored review for the BetterMe Fitness App We’re on a quest to find the fitness app – an app with excellent reviews and excellent features that is actually good for you. Well, BetterMe reviews suggest that everything is okay in…
By Melinda Cafferty “Back bulge,” “back breasts,” “back rolls” and “back ripples.” These are just a few derogatory terms for “back fat”. These terms are commonly used in grocery store checkout magazines, possibly there to give women another reason feel pressure about body image. It…
Hooray! So you’re finally taking the plunge and following through with your resolution to get in shape by getting a gym subscription. You arrive and right away swamped with information on personal training. Listen to it. Whether you’re taking advantage of a promotion or your…
By Sherry Sweet Health monitoring “wearables” are quickly becoming more popular as people begin to discover their many benefits. With the ability to track anything from heart rate to possible concussions, many individuals that use these wearable devices are considering themselves more in tune with…
Would you like to have more energy throughout the day? Do you feel sluggish and find that you are not getting enough done? If so, you are not alone. Luckily, there are some very simple things that you can do in order to improve your…
By Gaye Levy A couple of months ago, I posed the question “What is the Baseline of Prepper Fitness?” Although there were varied responses, at the end of the day most everyone agreed that having the ability to walk some distance with a pack of…
