For years I would dutifully work out, eat right, and seemingly take the steps that should be assuring a safe but steady weight loss. However, week upon week, month upon month, I would step on the scale and if the scale budged at all it would be very little. I was frustrated to say the least! Then, I read an article about the importance of keeping a food journal. I rolled my eyes, I mean, I was eating so healthy. It had to be something...

There’s nothing worse than putting in the time, effort and commitment to training your body and then not seeing the results you want. If you’ve been searching for answers then you might want to read on. According to Men’s Health, there are 7 muscle-building mistakes to avoid. Here are a few key ones to consider: Too much ‘extra’ cardio.  If you’re following your intense training sessions with a game of...

Last week I posted a few favorite songs to help power your workout. I was discussing working out to music with a friend and the disscusion quickly turned into a debate. My friend feels that music can be more of a hinderance than a help to a sweat session. I wasn’t so sure about that so I decided to do a little research. My friend argued that people might tend to “get so lost” in the music that they’d lose focus on...

When your workout is lagging try adding music! For many, myself included, music adds energy, inspiration and fun to workouts. Here are some songs that make my list: Good Feeling: Flo-Rida Sexy Back: Justin Timberlake I’m Not Afraid: Eminem Beautiful Day: U2 I’m Sexy and I Know It: LMFAO S&M: Rihanna I’ve Got A Feeling: Black Eyed Peas Rollin’: Chamillionaire Moves Like Jagger: Maroon 5 Raise Your Glass:...

Burning the mid-night oil for work, staying up late on the weekend for a party, waking up pre-dawn to get in an extra work-out, watching the late-late-late show because you’re a night owl… Are you skipping an hour, two or more of sleep per night? If you are like many Americans your answer is yes. Can this be undermining your health goals? Simply put. Yes. We all know what it feels like to be up way past our bedtimes. The next...

It’s time to dust of the sneakers and get those workout clothes out of the closet for all of you that hibernate during the winter! Spring time is arriving and we need to get you back in shape for the warmer months. So what are some ways you can use The Rack to help you spring into shape? I’ve got some fun ideas for all of you. Take It Outdoors We’ve seen so many great videos of people using The Rack workout outside. All...

Every once in a while you up the intensity or add a new exercise to your regime that leaves your muscles feeling extra fatigued or sore. Assuming that it’s not an injury, rather, standard soreness – there are a few things you can do to feel better quicker: Ice. After a grueling leg session, I often will apply ice to the muscles I’ve used. It helps to reduce swelling. Compression wear. I discovered compression wear while...