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It goes without saying that when we don’t get enough sleep, we’re grouchy, irritable, and incapable of providing our full attention to any one task - let alone the many we face throughout the day. We can drink a full pot of coffee, listen to loud music, and pry our eyes open as wide as possible, but the effects of sleep deprivation will not subside. And that’s only the short-term repercussions.In the long-term, continued lack of sleep can have serious mental and physical ramifications. Consequen …

Losing weight for bodybuilders? Sounds like a joke to some people, but believe it or not, bodybuilding’s not all about simply eating as much as possible and turning it into muscle. That’s not exactly how it works. You can build muscles all you want, but if they’re covered under layers of flab, no one’s ever going to know it. Eliminating fat is key to giving your body definition, and living a healthier lifestyle.But it’s not all that easy. The trick is cutting fat while still building muscle, whi …

Setting a goal and starting a diet isn’t all that hard. There are many diets to choose from, and deciding which is best for you may be a challenge, but once you reach a verdict on that then comes the hard part - sticking to it!Picking a future date to start the diet can be a bad first step. While New Year’s Day seems to be a no-brainer, easy go-to start date, it can also mean postponing your diet, which is a bad habit to get into. But hey, if it works for you that’s great!Here are some great tip …

It’s essentially the cornerstone of every fitness fanatic’s workout - building up biceps. It implies strength and good health, and everyone who's got them loves to show them off! From WWE wrestlers to bodybuilders to the tank top wearing sunbathers at the beach, they look good and feel great.They’re also good for your health. Studies have shown that people with stronger biceps and leg muscles, and less belly fat, are way less likely to succumb to cardiovascular disease. The muscles provide bette …

Back pain is the bane of existence for so many people, and the solution for the problem may seem counterintuitive - but indeed it is exercise! Of course the right exercises make all the difference. Doing sit-ups or leg-lifts may induce more pain than anything else, but replacing those exercises with something more suited to your individual circumstance will make all the difference.Back pain can be caused by a lack of exercise, weight gain, lifting with your back instead of your knees, and the un …