By Joe Pietaro The clock ticks away on the wall high above the front desk at the gym with nary an eye on it. Time is of the essence, as the old saying goes, but there is a group of people nearby that are only concerned with three-minute periods. “There…

By Joe Pietaro If it’s good enough for the First Lady, then it is good enough for the masses. Michelle Obama needs to be commended for her dedication to physical fitness and trying to set an example for the entire country with her “Let’s Move” campaign and #GimmeFive challenge. Besides…

The human body is amazing, but when it comes to training the body can adapt to a new routine very quickly and reach a plateau where there are no additional benefits to gain. However, there are exercises and specific routines that can challenge the body, and that is exactly what…

Thinking of core strength can summon the belief that a pair of washboard abdominals is enough, but the core muscles not only include the abdominals but the hips, pelvis and spine. The core stabilizes the spine and supports the organs. A strong core also supports a healthy digestive and reproductive…

By Zach Arnold/ FightOpinon.com We have all heard about the Lamont Peterson/Amir Khan fight getting cancelled. When you heard that the cancellation was due to Peterson failing a drug test due to detection of synthetic testosterone, you probably groaned. You may not totally understand what that exactly means, but you…

It is the nagging thought in millions of minds. From that moment in the morning when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror to the other in the evening, when you can finally unbutton the too-tight jeans, there are constant reminders that you need to lose those unwanted…

Getting into shape is a dream that many Americans share in common. After the days of school day athletics are left behind, many find that the humdrum lifestyle of an average working middle class person leaves little time or energy for matters of physical fitness. Nevertheless, with a little work,…

Great Ways to Tone Your Butt! There are many downsides to aging, but among the most seemingly unfair aspects is the effect of gravity. Though it can wreak havoc on many parts of the body, the hardest hit is often the buttocks. Coupled with cellulite, which often gets worse with…

Getting the Most Out of the Perfect Exercise If there was ever an ideal workout, likely the closest to that title is, and always has been, yoga. You don’t believe it? Well, then, consider its many perks and how you can make it work for you as you move along…

It is the epitome of the healthy body image – the flat, muscular stomach. A goal of exercisers all over this nation and beyond, a toned tummy can seem ridiculously out of reach for many people because the stubborn belly fat is often the last to leave. However, there are…

It is not uncommon for people to become horribly overwhelmed with working out simply because they can’t get the results they want. It’s not that these people are being impatient or that they are looking for an easy way out. It is simply that some people don’t lose weight as…

A midsection paunch might be cute for a pregnant woman or an infant, but there are very few – if any – other times in life when it would be considered desirable. For those who are on a never ending battle to beat the belly bulge, there might be one…

Have you been trying and trying and trying to lose those unwanted pounds? Are you just realizing that it is time? Whether you have been in the act of losing weight for many years or this is your very first day, there is likely one thing – one very important…

The link has long been suspected, but now it has been proven. Stress, which comes in many forms and for many reasons, is tied to obesity. It is also, very likely, among the leading causes. It is not a difficult concept to comprehend when one steps back and looks at…

Are you looking for a great way to get active and lose weight? Are you not really a big fan of hitting the gym or the treadmill in your living room? If this sounds like you, then you are certainly not alone. People all over this country and beyond are…