Add Years to your Life with these 15 minute workouts.

Even people who don't have the time to do a full workout should stay healthy with these nifty tips from Jenny Sugar from fitsugar.com

If your busy schedule doesn't allow for the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, a large study from Taiwan should make you feel better. The 13-year study tracked 416,000 participants and found that just 15 minutes of moderate exercise increased their life expectancy by three years, compared to those who didn't exercise. Daily workouts lower the incidence of cancer, and therefore lower the risk of cancer-related deaths.

Stay healthy everyone!

Building Muscle Helps Prevent Diabetes

Staying on top of your fitness will always yield benefits for your health, but those that are at risk for type 2 diabetes should have a stronger focus on building muscle mass. This article on US News shares information on the benefits of gaining muscle for those in this position. The results of this analysis illuminate the importance of these findings.

"Researchers analyzed data from 13,644 adults who took part in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III between 1988 and 1994. They found that for each 10 percent increase in the skeletal muscle index (SMI) -- the ratio of muscle mass to total body weight -- there was an 11 percent reduction in insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.There was also a 12 percent reduction in pre-diabetes, a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, said the researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles."

So pay special attention to building your muscles if you're concerned or at risk for type 2 diabetes. It'll keep your body strong and help you stay healthy.

The lowdown on good old H20!

It's super hot outside and we all need to drink more water. However, there has been some controversy over water intake vs. fluid intake and what fluids we should drink. Check out this article from Shape Magazine on the 5 truths about water! Courtesy of Cynthia Sass

Carbs, fat, protein and sugar always seem to be triggering some sort of debate, but good old water? It doesn’t seem like it should be controversial at all, but it’s been the source of some scuttlebutt recently after a health expert claimed that the need for eight glasses per day is “nonsense.” So what’s the deal? Here are five hard facts about agua. 

Stay hydrated everyone!

Debunking Weight Loss "Rules"

Anyone who diets, exercises or does both to lose weight has at some point been told myths and rules for weight loss. Check out this insightful article from Fitness Magazine on the myths and facts when it comes to genearl rules of weight loss, from Alexa Joy Sherman!

Bless me, reader, for I have sinned. It's been many years since my first diet, and with each attempt I've either lost weight and gained it back or slipped up and given up. It's gotten me thinking: I follow conventional weight-loss wisdom, but should I? Maybe I don't need to devoutly keep a food journal or eat every three hours. To find out, I put 10 of the top diet commandments to the test and enlisted the divine intervention of three dieting gurus. The experience was, well, enlightening.

Stay healthy and keep exercising everyone!

More Summer Fitness!

Summer just started, and for some of us that means going on vacation, relaxing and unwinding from work or school. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't stay in shape! Check out this awesome article by Michelle Fiscus via herdon.patch.com for summer fitness ideas!

The first day of summer brings longer days. But the warm weather and laid back vibe have made this season synonymous also synonymous with “lazy days.”
A break every now and then if part of a healthy lifestyle; however, don’t let your workouts take a permanent vacation because of the sweltering sun or changing family schedules and commitments. There are plenty of ways to keep things interesting to stay in shape all summer long.

More after the jump! Remember to stay hydrated and healthy in the heat!

Cutting Carbs? Try these low-carb snacks!

If you are looking to lose more weight through doing cardio, you might want to cut down on your carbohydrate intake. Check out these cool ideas via fitsugar.com for healthy, low-carb snacks for the summer!

I love carbs —  love them! And while I'll never ban bread and pasta from my diet, thanks to my trainer, I am trying to be more aware of my carb intake. Easy, right? Not so much for me. As I found out pretty quickly, a good part of my meals consist of brown rice and bread, lots of bread. And while it's been easy to get more protein and fat into my meals, cutting down on carbs has proved to be difficult. To balance my meals out and shed a few pounds in the process, I've been striving for low-carb snacks through the day. Check out what I've been eating!

10 cool ideas for snacks after the jump! As always, stay healthy and eat right this summer!

Small workouts to fit in your summer plans!

Check out these awesome tips on how to incorporate everyday summer activities into a workout via The Huffington Post from Carolyn Scott!

Summertime means bathing suits, short shorts and tank tops -- overall skimpier clothing. This means watching what we eat and even more importantly, working out. People always want to look toned and trim and, unfortunately, you have go the extra mile and add some extra spice to your workouts to achieve these goals.

Summer is just around the corner and if we hit the beach, go out in shorts or go shirtless, we're going to want to look good! However, just regular summer activities can help us stay in shape.


Stay safe and healthy this summer everyone!