In this article we're going to focus on reasons to exercise. Even though most of us know that regular exercise is 'good for us', we may not be able to give the specific reasons why.

Unfortunately for the American public, we don't hear very much about the difference between fitness and weight. The infomercials would have you believe that reaching your ideal weight automatically means that you are healthy, and that how you reach that ideal weight doesn't really matter. Nothing could be further from the truth!

It seems that we're always looking for a quick and easy way to lose fat, but those darn studies and that reputable research just keeps getting in the way of our dream!

Remember the old Food Pyramid that we were all taught in school? You know, the one that told us to eat more 'grains and carbohydrates' than anything else? Last January the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a new symbol and interactive food guidance system called "MyPyramid".

Fitness professionals around the nation have joined together in congratulating the Department of Health & Human Services in finally taking a much more pro-active role in obesity prevention. However, we must take issue with what appears to be the main focus of this new initiative: fat loss results through surgery.

Many of us have the same reasons for wanting to exercise and lose weight.....look better, feel better, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, decreased risk of some cancers, lower risk of heart disease, etc. But did you know that making your waistline thinner will also make your wallet fatter?

In our last article we examined the top ten ways that regular exercise can protect you from disease and add years to your life. In this article we're going to examine even more ways that you can benefit from exercise!

Spring / early summer is the most popular time for weddings. But no matter when you're planning your wedding, the stress can be overwhelming! Unfortunately, we often resort to binge eating and 'comfort foods' during times of stress.

Perhaps you've seen the latest health news.....scientists are concerned that our overweight and obese population will not live as long as previous generations. Now more than ever, it's critical that we take the time to exercise and educate ourselves on healthy eating. Obesity is the problem, and we can be part of the solution!

The goal of this article is answer the question "why do we exercise?" Now, I know what you're all thinking: we exercise to lose fat so we can look good! To be honest, that's the reason why most of us exercise, and there's nothing wrong with that! But did you know that exercise gives us some much more substantial benefits than just looking good?

Gym owners, personal trainers and other industry experts know the real truth about health and fitness: exercise and proper nutrition is the only path to permanent weight loss! Forget all the "get slim quick" schemes out there promising you quick results with zero effort. Reality is the same thing you heard from your doctor: Eat sensibly and exercise regularly.

For many people, trying to diet during the holidays is like trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for Aunt Edna: almost impossible. No diet pill or weight loss program can overcome the irresistible draw of fudge, eggnog and candy canes. So what's a weight watcher to do? Is there any hope for holiday weight loss, or are we destined to add some more pounds before the inevitable New Years resolution?

Real fitness experts know that losing that excess bodyfat for good will bring us a LONG list of benefits. Lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, decreased risk of some cancers, and so on. Besides ju...