Better Shape, Better Life – Helping You Get and Stay in Shape.
I hope you enjoy our site and BLOG. We’ve tried to create and curate various articles and resources to help you learn how to improve your fitness level and quality of life. We offer a sensible summary of the information about fitness, supplements, and health.
Nutrition – Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and More
We’re working on a comprehensive guide to vitamins, minerals, and supplements to help you better understand what you’re taking and why. We aim to offer an easier way to find helpful information without searching the web. Visit our nutrition page, where you’ll find links to related content.
Exercise – Getting Started
How Do I Start an Exercise Program? – What to know before you start – Read my article on getting started and learn how often you need to exercise, how to make it a habit, and other important considerations that will help you succeed. Even if you’ve already begun, you’ll find the article helpful.
Strength Training 101 – If you’re ready to start or improve a strength training routine, read my article on Strength Training Basics. It will give a solid foundation on how to approach strength training exercises.
Fitness Encyclopedia
Check out the online Fitness Encyclopedia. It has a variety of terms, definitions, and narratives about fitness exercises, physiology, supplements, and more. We add new definitions regularly. It’s a great resource if you are trying to understand a fitness term, a particular supplement, or some physiology.
Recent Posts
- RIP/Body Pump TrainingRIP classes, also known as Body Pump, are group training sessions that utilize light weights, such as dumbbells and small barbells, to target specific body parts for extended periods. These classes match movement to music. They are great for developing muscle endurance and employ a whole-body approach to conditioning. The classes offer very little time… Read more: RIP/Body Pump Training
- Mile OneA limerick about running – something most runners can relate to.
- A Few Thoughts About Running“I really wish I didn’t go on that two mile run today” said nobody, ever. I’m sharing this because many of my friends, colleagues, and acquaintances have shared similar stories about why they can’t run. For some of them the truth is they just don’t want to.
- Strength Training BasicsLearning how to strength train can be tricky. The breadth of available material can be overwhelming. In this article I offer you some background information and basic concepts about how best to approach strength training.
- What Does it Mean to ‘Get in Shape’?Shape is a term we use to describe someone’s physical condition. But what does it mean to “get in shape?” We say things like, “She’s in great shape” or “I need to get in shape.” At its core, “shape” is an aesthetic term and doesn’t necessarily mean fitness or health. The word “shape” originates from… Read more: What Does it Mean to ‘Get in Shape’?