How to Find a Fitness Program That's Perfect for You

You've made the great decision to get fit, but now what? There are countless exercise and fitness programs out there. How do you choose the best one for you? It's an important decision because deciding to start exercising and staying with it don't always go together. You need to choose an activity that will achieve your fitness goals, is doable for you, and that you enjoy enough to engage in every day. Here are a few things to think about to help you make your choice.

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Jade is a full-time mother of three children she adores. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Family Studies and Nutrition and works hard to implement her learning into her family life. When not writing, you can find her in the outdoors or exploring museums and aquariums with her loving husband and children. 

Is it Time for Summer-Focused Fitness?

Getting a summer body can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you were stuck inside all winter. Like all good things, it can take time to get the lean body you want, but there are ways you can begin a routine and put in extra time so you aren't waiting as long to see results. If you are at a loss as to how to begin, take a look at these ideas, and learn how you can start working toward your healthy version of a summer body today. 

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

Does Sequestered Life Get Complicated When We Avoid Workouts?

People often say that the hardest part of keeping to a workout routine is starting; everything else comes easily.

But anyone who’s begun working out and then fell off the wagon knows one thing - the only thing harder than starting is starting for a second time. If you begin avoiding workouts and finding excuses not to train, it can be hard to get back into it.

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What to Pack in Your Gym Bag - Your Easy Guide

When you’re in a rush (which is all the time, right?) you might forget some important items to pack in your gym bag. Follow this list and you’ll be all set for a worry-free workout with all the right gym essentials - whether they’re a sample pair of comfortable sneakers or a spa towel.

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Mix Nutrition and Exercise for a More Efficient Way to Be Healthy

There are so many elements to being healthy that it can sometimes be overwhelming.

You have to eat right, exercise enough, take the right supplements, focus on mental and emotional health--all of this can be a lot to keep up with along with everything else in your life. Fortunately, there is a way to make some of it simple--create a shortcut. You can mix some of your nutritional needs with your daily exercise routine. Here are a few ways to accomplish this.

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

Perks of Working Out at Home vs. at a Gym

When it comes to choosing the best work-out location, there’s no clear-cut answer. Your age, personality, budget, and location all play a part in determining where you should exercise. Here are four factors to consider before purchasing your own treadmill or signing a new gym contract.

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Jade is a full-time mother of three children she adores. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Family Studies and Nutrition and works hard to implement her learning into her family life. When not writing, you can find her in the outdoors or exploring museums and aquariums with her loving husband and children. 

How to Reduce Post-Workout Muscle Soreness

No Pain, No Gain

There’s something pretty awesome about working up a good sweat and pushing your body to its limits. Not only is it good for you, but that rush of endorphins and adrenaline makes for a more positive outlook on, well, everything.

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Health Perch is a digital health magazine focusing on physical and mental wellness, as well as ways to fight signs of aging. We aim to make health and wellness easy to understand and fun to read.

We keep you up to date with the latest health articles, tips, & advice. Catch us on Twitter (@HealthPerch) for even more health news, and keep coming back here to learn how to become the healthiest version of you.

6 Easy Pre-Workout Snacks to Fuel Your Fire

Time to work with your body, not against it, and fuel up for performance on the field, in the gym, for a class, wherever your commitment to health takes you.

Check out this collection of a half dozen winning reipes...

1. Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins

Working out in the morning is great, but if you choose to do so, you’ll need a healthy pick-me-up to have for breakfast in order to power your body through your early routine.

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A former cubicle dweller with a passion for healthy living, I'll make any excuse to get outside. When I'm not on the basketball court you'll find me whipping up a new concoction in the kitchen. Find more great health content, discover www.HealthListed.com

5 Tips to Get a Better Full-Body Workout

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer who's passionate about health, fitness, organic cooking and eating, and yoga. When not writing she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking. Find more from Mikkie on Google+.

Flexibility and Strength With Resistance Bands

Band Together

Want to move through an awesome workout without the bulk of heavy equipment? Resistance bands are all you need. Convenient, versatile, and low-maintenance, these sturdy elastic tubes are a great addition to your exercise routine: They build strength, develop the mind-muscle connection, and improve flexibility.

Not sold on the idea of exercise bands yet? Check out these great benefits, and try a quick workout routine to get your muscles pumped and heart revved.

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Health Perch is a digital health magazine focusing on physical and mental wellness, as well as ways to fight signs of aging. We aim to make health and wellness easy to understand and fun to read.

We keep you up to date with the latest health articles, tips, & advice. Catch us on Twitter (@HealthPerch) for even more health news, and keep coming back here to learn how to become the healthiest version of you.

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05/04/2021
You've made the great decision to get fit, but now what? There are countless exercise and fitness programs out there. How do you choose the best one for you? It's an important decision because... read more
Woman in workout clothes jumping over fallen tree.
04/12/2021
Getting a summer body can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you were stuck inside all winter. Like all good things, it can take time to get the lean body you want, but there are ways... read more
Woman working out doing situps by couch with weights in foreground
03/25/2020
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People often say that the hardest part of keeping to a workout routine is starting; everything else comes easily. But anyone who’s begun working out and then fell off the wagon knows one thing -... read more
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02/05/2020
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When you’re in a rush (which is all the time, right?) you might forget some important items to pack in your gym bag. Follow this list and you’ll be all set for a worry-free workout with all the right... read more
Healthy woman in kitchen cutting fruit for breakfast.
10/23/2018
There are so many elements to being healthy that it can sometimes be overwhelming. You have to eat right, exercise enough, take the right supplements, focus on mental and emotional health--all of... read more
Gym weight plates from a barbell in green, yellow, and blue.
08/31/2018
When it comes to choosing the best work-out location, there’s no clear-cut answer. Your age, personality, budget, and location all play a part in determining where you should exercise. Here are four... read more
Woman laying, exhausted, on table top in white room
04/24/2018
No Pain, No Gain There’s something pretty awesome about working up a good sweat and pushing your body to its limits. Not only is it good for you, but that rush of endorphins and adrenaline makes... read more
Woman holding orange slices up over her eyes.
09/13/2017
Time to work with your body, not against it, and fuel up for performance on the field, in the gym, for a class, wherever your commitment to health takes you. Check out this collection of a half... read more
Front and back view of a muscle and skeleton female body.
09/08/2017
Head to Toe Full-body workouts are effective when you want to activate muscle in the whole body instead of just one or two focus areas. These exercises are designed to work out different parts of... read more

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Man stretching and working out in his living room.
05/04/2021
You've made the great decision to get fit, but now what? There are countless exercise and fitness programs out there. How do you choose the best one for you? It's an important decision because... read more
Woman in workout clothes jumping over fallen tree.
04/12/2021
Getting a summer body can seem like a daunting prospect, especially if you were stuck inside all winter. Like all good things, it can take time to get the lean body you want, but there are ways... read more
Woman working out doing situps by couch with weights in foreground
03/25/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
People often say that the hardest part of keeping to a workout routine is starting; everything else comes easily. But anyone who’s begun working out and then fell off the wagon knows one thing -... read more
Hands unzipping gym bag with workout gear
02/05/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
When you’re in a rush (which is all the time, right?) you might forget some important items to pack in your gym bag. Follow this list and you’ll be all set for a worry-free workout with all the right... read more
Healthy woman in kitchen cutting fruit for breakfast.
10/23/2018
There are so many elements to being healthy that it can sometimes be overwhelming. You have to eat right, exercise enough, take the right supplements, focus on mental and emotional health--all of... read more
Gym weight plates from a barbell in green, yellow, and blue.
08/31/2018
When it comes to choosing the best work-out location, there’s no clear-cut answer. Your age, personality, budget, and location all play a part in determining where you should exercise. Here are four... read more
Woman laying, exhausted, on table top in white room
04/24/2018
No Pain, No Gain There’s something pretty awesome about working up a good sweat and pushing your body to its limits. Not only is it good for you, but that rush of endorphins and adrenaline makes... read more
Woman holding orange slices up over her eyes.
09/13/2017
Time to work with your body, not against it, and fuel up for performance on the field, in the gym, for a class, wherever your commitment to health takes you. Check out this collection of a half... read more
Front and back view of a muscle and skeleton female body.
09/08/2017
Head to Toe Full-body workouts are effective when you want to activate muscle in the whole body instead of just one or two focus areas. These exercises are designed to work out different parts of... read more

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