Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Fitness is not about being better than someone. Fitness is about being better than the person you were yesterday. I can. I will. End of Story. I may not become perfect, but I sure as hell am going to come close. Strive for… Read more
Looking for a little workout motivation? Something to help you get back on track? Next time you’re considering skipping a workout, run your eyes over this list for an instant motivation check! A one hour workout is only 4 percent of your day. NO EXCUSES. Every vice has its excuse ready. Excuses are for people who don’t… Read more
If you’re not fortunate enough to already be an EFM Health Clubs member, getting started at the gym can be overwhelming, especially if your gym is a big one. There are many different types of machines to choose from, not to mention the weight lifting area and maybe even a pool. So how… Read more
It’s a good idea to eat before you go for a workout, but eating too much or eating the wrong things can actually lead to more cramping and pain than eating nothing at all. Some people struggle to keep certain foods down or exercise with food in their stomach. So what exactly should you be eating… Read more
(Updated 19th September 2021) Whether you’re trying to eliminate existing digestive issues or looking for something you can quickly digest before a workout, it’s important to find foods that are easy to digest plus that you actually enjoy. You also want to make sure they provide optimal nutrition to get you through your day. These healthy… Read more
Eat this, don’t eat that. If you do eat this though, make sure you don’t do it after X o’clock. Confused? For sure. It’s hard to find simple, no-fuss eating advice on what foods are good for you. Today we’re going to share 10 foods that have fantastic health properties. All you really need… Read more
Achieving your desired body weight and optimal health can seem daunting as you contemplate about sacrifices that you need to go through. But you need not be discouraged. The truth is, by just performing small changes to your daily routine, you can already make a huge impact on your transformation and take a step… Read more
By: Josh Anderson. Josh (M.S., Personal Trainer) is the Founder and Editor of Become A Personal Trainer HQ and DIY Active. Congrats! You just purchased a gym membership and are ready to start this year off right! Your motivational level is through the roof and you are so pumped to finally get in shape that… Read more
Do you have a new year’s resolution? While resolutions of any sort are usually an uphill climb, you can always get to the top with slow and steady progress. Given the fear – and past experience – that our best-laid resolutions will fade away before they get too far off the ground, we often dismiss… Read more
Walking is one of the easiest exercises you can do and it offers incredible health benefits. Brisk walking helps you lose weight, develop and tone existing muscles, and even maintain bone density. And you can incorporate it into your routine pretty easily. Can you walk to work or at least get off the bus… Read more
We all know that weight gain is an inevitable part of pregnancy, in fact natural weight gain is encouraged as part of a health pregnancy. Following birth, some women naturally drop the weight within a couple months, but most have to work at it—and this can be tough when you’re also taking care of… Read more
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines have become quite popular in recent years as a way to manage chronic pain without risking any of the side effects caused by drugs and modern medicine. These tools are typically used in hospitals and sports injury clinics but can be purchased for the home a well. What… Read more