The Secret to Making the Most of Your Fitness Tracker - I've talked before about how much I've enjoyed my FitBit, but how can you make the most of your fitness tracker?  By being mindful. The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated - While this article is about motivation in general, you can specifically apply it to fitness.  There are a lot of fantastic tips in here that can help you make fitness a habit using simple tips like "schedule regular exercise." Why You Need to Walk it Out for Health -  Running isn't for you?  Try walking.  These infographics outline the many health benefits of a regular walk. How to Learn from the Silver Lining of Running Injuries - If you are a runner, chances are you'll pick up an injury, which is the worst.  However, you can use the injury downtime as an opportunity to identify your weaknesses and get stronger to help you become resistant to injuries in the future. The Kettlebell Pump-Carry - Two kettlebells and 10 minutes is all … [Read more...]

In writing my own guide to strength training for beginners, I realized there are a lot of great resources out there for starting a strength training program.  If you're looking to expand on my guide, take a look at one of the resources.  I hope this helps! If you have a guide you'd like added, please comment below or email me a link at philiplooneyfit@gmail.com A Beginner's Guide to Strength Training & Workout - Philip Looney Fit Strength Training Workout for Beginners - ACE Fitness Beginner Strength Training Tutorial for Women - Nia Shanks Strength Training 101:  Where do I start?  - Nerd Fitness 4-Week Beginner's Workout Routine - Muscle and Fitness Best Beginner Weight Training Guide - Bodybuilding.com The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training - Men's Fitness The Beginner Workout Routine - A Workout Routine Strength Training for Beginners - Fitness Magazine Strength Training:  A Beginner's Guide - Greatist.com Non-Intimidating Strength Training … [Read more...]

9 Things to Consider Before Ditching a Workout - We've probably all been there.  You're in the middle of a long run, and you're just not feeling it.  Should you stop?  Here are 9 guidelines to help you decide if you want to persevere or call it a day. Negative Reps Help You Do Exercises You Thought Were Impossible - If you struggle with pull ups, push ups, or other tough exercises, try negative reps. 5 Tips to Get You Running - You know I love running, but maybe you're still not convinced.  Here are 5 tips to help get you running from Run Eat Repeat. Do you really need that protein shake? -  Added protein is all the rage nowadays, but do you really need to have a protein shake before and after every work out?  Here are 3 factors to consider. New Fitbit Adventures Unlock Beautiful Photos of Yellowstone -  In my latest blog post, I review my Fitbit experience and the new Fitbit Adventures feature. … [Read more...]

Walking Now to Stay on Your Feet as You Grow Older - A new study that followed elderly adults for over 2 years found that a regular walking program, even one started later in like, helped cut disability and immobility by 25%.  All the more reason to try and get in a walk everyday. The 20 Minute Gun Show - More workouts for those with a short time to exercise, check out this 10 minute bicep workout and 10 minute tricep workout. How to Add Gymnastics Training to Your Workouts - The Olympics might be over, but if you're a fan of gymnastics, here are 3 moves you can incorporate into your workout for a strong body and new skills. 6 Tips for Great Workouts - These 6 tips for making sure you have a good workout seem like basic knowledge, but are often times overlooked - which I guess why the article was written...My favorite tip is making sure you have a good warm up before you start to lift weights. Game Day Food Swaps - Football season is in full swing, so here are some lower … [Read more...]

Question Everything You Know About Fitness - Tim Ferriss is one of my favorite authors and interviewers.  In this article, he distills some of the best fitness tips he's learned from interviewing elite athletes and performers on his podcast The Tim Ferriss Show.  These tips are worth the read. The One Lift Every Woman Should Do - Spoiler alert:  It's squats. The Best Way to Roast Every Fall Vegetable -Here's a great infographic showing how to best roast fall veggies like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, carrots, and more. 57 Exercises that you can do with Just A Bench - We typically only think of the bench for the bench press, but the bench is actually a versatile piece of exercises equipment as this video shows. Facing the Second Half of your Fitness Life - Sometimes we just have to realize the older we get, the less we can do.  But there is a way to age gracefully and stay fit. … [Read more...]