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Memory can be a powerful trigger for motivation. Remembering fun times out with friends can lead a person to engage in more social events, or bringing up a memory of an illness that occurred after eating certain foods can increase aversion to eating them again. Recent research from the University of New Hampshire found that bringing up memories of positive experiences during exercise can actually motivate a person to become more active.

Cycling is one of the easiest workouts to get into. There is little in way of equipment, clothing is easy to find and comfortable, and the movements are low-impact and easy to follow. However, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to the lingo often used by avid cyclists. Knowing this lingo can help a person find their way comfortably into this workout and help them get the most out of the time they spend in the cycling studio. Position is a term often spoken at the beginning of a cycling class, and this refers to where the hands are placed on the handlebars.

When trying to lose weight, many of us are tempted to go straight to the crash-dieting approach to combat impatience and accomplish goals at the same time. Unfortunately, impatience is one of the worst personality traits we have when it comes to weight loss goals. Immediate results don’t always equal long term success, and if we are to succeed in losing the weight we wish, we need to find a way to control impatience and develop sustainable habits for weight control.

Every person deals with achiness or muscle pain from time to time, but if it becomes chronic they often seek out a pill as the answer to the issue. While pain relievers such as Advil or Motrin will work for a short time, one of the best remedies for long-term pain relief is proper diet and exercise.

There’s no arguing that weight training is an important part of fitness and assists with body-fat loss overall, or that weight training improves bone-density, posture, and a variety of other benefits. But given this information, many are still hesitant to try it, or fretful as they don’t know all the proper movements, terms, or forms that will help keep them safe and achieve maximum results. This shouldn’t hold one back from trying, or seeking out help to add weight training exercises to their fitness routine – and here are some tips about what to expect and look for as a beginner.

One of the most important components of a workout is the before and after meal. Without nutritional support, the body cannot function at peak performance capacity and we won’t get the maximum fitness results we’re looking for. When thinking about fueling up before a workout, there are several things to keep in mind nutritionally that will form the basics of a good pre-workout meal plan.

Planks are one of the greatest workout moves for the abdominal muscles, and not only that, they strengthen the entire body at the same time. If looking to work the core muscles of the stomach, glutes, shoulders and back, this move should be included in any workout routine.

The buzz in cardio training recently has been all about High- Intensity Interval Training, which is cardio that alternates between very high-intensity periods of exercise and low-intensity movements or complete rest. While intense, participants get a decent work out in a shorter amount of time which makes this an appealing workout style for those struggling to find time at the gym. Though many HIIT workouts are done in classes, this type of exercise can really be done anywhere on any piece of equipment.

There has been a recent push for increasing activity in the teenage population, and with good reason. The earlier a person begins establishing healthy habits, the better their overall health is throughout their life. But recently studies have revealed other reasons it’s important to become active early on in life. There was a recent study from Sweden that showed higher risk of dementia development at age 60 in those who weren’t active in their youth.

Inner thigh strength is important not only for appearances. Strong abductor muscles play an important role in hip and knee stability and help keep the legs pulled toward the center of the body for better balance. Though spot reduction on the inner thighs is a myth, there are numerous exercises that can balance out squats and bridges for that long, toned appearance we all desire in our lower body.