When it comes to fitness, calories matter. A lot. How many you burn and how many you consume will determine your weight, while the kind of calories you consume and the kind of exercise you do will determine your body composition.  But the truth is, most of us don’t burn enough calories on any given day without putting in a concentrated effort. It’s even harder if you want to lose weight quickly, especially considering that to lose 1 pound you need to burn 3500 calories.  So if, for example, you wanted to lose 2 lbs a week, you’d have to create a calorie deficit of 1000 calories per day.  If…

Lately, I’ve been getting into calisthenics workouts. Although I love working out with dumbbells and heavier weights, there’s something to be said for the amount of skill that goes into bodyweight-only exercises. For example, I have yet to master a pull-up or a handstand. But I’m proud to report I can finally do a proper pistol squat. It’s both exciting and refreshing to see my fitness progress through skill rather than the scale.  Since you’re here, chances are you also want to get into calisthenics or bring a new challenge to your workout, and to do that you need to find the best calisthenic app.  Forever the fitness app junkie,…

It’s true the leaves are only just starting to change, but the reality is the holidays are right around the corner. It’s definitely not too soon to start thinking about what gifts to get for your friends and family. But the fitness nut on your list can be a bit tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. The good news is that, while there is no shortage of pricey equipment and gadgets, there are most more cost-effective options out there that the athletes in your life will love.  So whether you want to get an early jump on holiday shopping or need a last-minute idea, take a gander at the 21…

We’re only just entering the last quarter of 2020, but I say it’s not too early to start looking forward to a happy and healthy new year (especially considering how this year turned out!) Of course, there’s no time like the present to make positive changes so you don’t have to wait until January to start working towards your fitness goals. Either way, I have been working on a free resource to help you stay on top of your long-term wellness goals: a fitness and weight loss calendar! Short-term goals are important too, but establishing long-term goals ensures you keep progressing and that you are treating your fitness journey as…

For the last few years, I’ve made a point of living a pretty active lifestyle. And for all that time, I’ve been pretty healthy, even relatively fit.  But there has always been that last 5 pounds of “fluff”. It has no effect on my health, but it’s just… there. It’s been a symbol of my fitness plateau that’s pretty much lasted for three years. But now, for the first time ever, I feel like I finally making progress! While I am still (and always will be) a “work in progress”, I’ve never been stronger or leaner than I am now and I feel like I’ve finally found a strategy that…

How to Parse Through a Plethora of Fitness Information Without Getting Confused, Misguided, or Overwhelmed Lately, I’ve been on a real reading kick. In particular, I’ve made it my mission to learn everything I can about longevity. And one of the recurring topics that appear again and again is intermittent fasting (or IF).   So in turn, I’ve been reading a lot about IF and it’s role in health and fitness.  And my word, there’s a lot of information out there to wade through.  Which sent me back to those days when I used to read other kinds of fitness advice and feel completely overwhelmed by how much information there is…