Arena Athletic Blog: Archive

Lift Weights to Slim Down →

If you are tired of sweating all over every piece of cardio equipment and still not getting results from the scale, then hop off the treadmill and hit the weights.  According to the National Center for Health Statistics, a mere 21 percent of women…

Lose Your Fear of Lifting →

  Lose the Wimpy Weights If you want to slimdown and sculpt sexy muscles, then put away those five-pounders. A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise showed that women who lifted a challenging weight for eight reps…

Barefoot Running Style – A better way to run? →

If you are familiar with my training regiment then you know that distance running is just not part of my routine.  I am just not a fan of anything much over a 5K.  Now I hope I do not offend all of you runners out there.  If you like to…

The Truth About Cardio →

When I hear people talk about weight loss, they almost always say “I need to do more cardio”.  This could not be further from the truth! If you are looking to get the most out of your training sessions in order to lose weight and shed…

How to Build Muscle & Burn Fat →

We are well into the New Year and you have been faithfully coming to the gym but you are just not seeing the results you’ve been hoping for.  First of all it is not your fault you haven’t gotten lean. Misinformation about how…

Red meat linked to premature death, research finds  →

  Eating red meat significantly increases the risk of premature death from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, US scientists claim.   Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) studied the diets of more than 121,000 people…

How to lose 10 Pounds →

  How to lose 10 Pounds? Often people are not really overweight but instead are just looking at how to lose 10 pounds that have been hanging around for a few weeks or even a few years that they do not know how to get rid of. Well I have a few ideas…

Sitting is Killing You! →

It is obvious that obesity and the health problems that result from being overweight is a serious problem in our society.  As members of ADAC you realize the importance of being active by your commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. …

How can I avoid burnout? →

How can I avoid burnout in the New Year when motivation to meet my resolutions wanes? Does this sound like you? As you started to get dressed to head to the gym this morning, you found yourself spending more time organizing your gym clothes rather…

A Perfect Day of Weight Loss →

A Perfect Day of Weight Loss Get hour-by-hour healthy eating and fitness tips on how to lose weight and reduce belly fat from Dr. Travis Stork of The Doctors Find out the best times to exercise and eat to maximize weight loss results. You'll boost…

How to make resolutions you'll actually keep. →

  New year, new you? Every year, we fool ourselves into thinking that at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, we will be able to make both large and small changes. And every year, it seems, we realize that it isn't as easy as it sounds. Making a…

Green Tea: A Dieter’s Secret Weapon →

  Even devoted coffee drinkers might want to consider switching out one or two cups of their daily java fix for a cup of green tea, which new research published in the online journal Obesity suggests may help prevent weight gain. Researchers…

8 Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Pounds →

8 Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Pounds By Stephanie S. Saunders It's that time of year. The leaves turn majestic hues of red and gold. The air becomes fresh and crisp. We can finally put an extra blanket on the bed and cuddle up with a cup of hot…

Thanksgiving Survival Guide →

Make it Through the Day...Guilt-Free -- By SparkPeople Click here to lear how: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=324…