Don’t Fear the Fat! Why Your Body Needs Healthy Fats
Fat. That single word evokes a sense of panic in many. Don’t eat the fat! Buy the low-fat—always! But times they are a-changin’, kind of. And when it comes to high-quality, nutritious and natural fats (read: the stuff that comes from the earth and not the packaged, processed kinds), they are nothing to be afraid [...]
Toning vs. Bulking Up: What the Facts Really Are!
November 7, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Beginner, Body Image, Fit Journey, Hot Topics, Motivation, SparkPeople, Strength Training
Everyone has an idea in their head when it comes to looking their fittest and healthiest. For some, it’s fitting perfectly into a certain outfit, or walking on the beach in a bikini with total confidence. For others, it may mean seeing a defined midsection reflected in the mirror, or having strong, toned shoulders or [...]
6 Fitness Rules That Were Meant to be Broken
September 26, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Beginner, Intermediate, SparkPeople, Weight Loss
Just as there is plenty of questionable diet and weight-loss advice going around, some fitness “rules” that people live by are downright misleading, misguided or just plain wrong. Why does it matter? Because you want to make the most of your time in the gym and stay safe while you do it, that’s why! Read [...]
5 Fitness Myths Debunked
April 19, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Guest Posts
Today’s post about fitness fact and fiction is written by Suzanne Schlosberg and Liz Neporent, authors of Fitness For Dummies, 4th Edition. The exercise community has its share of fitness myths, misconceptions and half-truths. The following list details some of these common fitness myths and the reality behind them. Hallelujah! 5 Common Fitness Myths Myth: [...]
