Fitness Tips

Alternating briefly between hot and cold applications is a highly effective way to reduce muscle and tissue pain.

Keep yourself motivated and on track - set challenging (but realistic) goals and push yourself until you reach them - then enjoy the satisfaction that comes from overcoming a difficult obstacle.

Keep a workout journal - it will help you keep track of your progress, and if you're feeling discouraged or unmotivated, look back to the beginning and see how far you've really come!

To avoid soreness the day after a weight-lifting session, follow your lifting with 10-20 minutes of cardio followed by 10-15 minutes of stretching.

Bored of your regular cardio routine? Try wearing ankle or wrist weights while doing your cario - you'll increase your resistance, burn more calories and challenge your muscles to work harder.