Meal Planning for Workouts

With many of you training for marathons, bike tours or other big sporting events this spring, you may be wondering, "What's the best fuel for my workout"? Should I eat before, during or after the big race? Studies show what you eat can impact performance both during your event as well as after. There are a few "rules of the road" when it comes to fueling for fitness. First, consider your exercise goals. If your plan is to do intense exercise for over 60 minutes, such as running a marathon, biking over 20 miles or practicing football, it is best to eat something easily digested that includes protein as well as carbohydrate to maintain energy. Read Full Article >>



Success Story of the Week - AnnDey
This area is dedicated to weight loss success stories shared by our visitors. These are real stories from real people who have achieved real results. Each person shares their nutritional tips, exercise advice and insight about how they successfully lost weight and kept it off. Learn exactly what these people ate and what specific exercises they used to lose excess body fat and build lean muscle. We hope these stories will provide you with the motivation to make the changes that will make your life healthier and happier. See My Photos >>



Model of the Week - Sherry Ann Boudreau
Here are photos and background information from some of the top fitness & swimsuit models in the world! Many of our fitness models provide great advice for toning up, building lean muscle mass and losing unwanted body fat. They also provide advice on eating the right foods to achieve a rock hard body! Learn more about how these gorgeous fitness models get into incredible shape and make sure to click on the photo galleries to view all of their amazing pictures! See My Photos >>



Video of the Week - Six Pack Abs Workout #3
Our instructional videos cover several key exercises and workout routines that target important muscle groups. The individual exercise videos were developed to help teach you proper exercise technique so you can integrate them into weight training workout routines. The workout videos combine several different exercises to form a complete routine along with recommended sets and repetitions. This will help you build lean muscle mass, increase your strength levels and increase gains in overall power. Watch This Video >>



Recipe of the Week - Citrus Shrimp Salad
Healthy eating is the foundation for achieving the body of your dreams. Whether it's to lose body fat, pack on lean muscle mass or increase your energy levels, the quality of food you eat is absolutely critical to reaching your goals. Read our healthy recipe of the week to get new and fresh ideas about planning your next nutrient dense meal plan. Nutrient packed meals will give you the fuel for workouts and provide energy to get you through the day! Get Recipe >>



Jump Ropes Now on Sale!
ShapeFit jump ropes are great if you're looking for an inexpensive way to get a calorie burning cardio workout without spending a lot of money on expensive machines. Jump ropes are an affordable and totally portable piece of cardio equipment that you can use anywhere and get a great fat burning workout. If you only have a small space to exercise like an apartment, garage or small room in your house, then you don't have too many options when you are on a tight budget and can't afford expensive treadmills, elliptical machines or exercise bikes. Order Now >>




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