(BlackFitness101.com) There are so many temptations that surround us at home, on the way to/from home and certainly at work. At work, we have to be extra careful of the employee birthday celebrations and  staff luncheons. The pounds can sneak up on you if your not careful especially if you are ...

(BlackFitness101.com) With the New Year coming that means a New You. Or at least that’s the saying. But start now so not to put so much pressure on yourself to get started right on the 1st of the year. It’ll be easy to stick to your New Year resolutions or better ...

(BlackFitness101.com) It is widely accepted that regular exercise produces unparalleled positive effects on the body. Studies continually conclude that regular exercise, regardless of fitness level, muscle tone, or age, produces positive results on a person’s memory, sleep patterns, and physical stamina. With all the benefits of exercise, one of the ...

(BlackFitness101.com) With winter soon among us, winter is usually the time of year we all enjoy holiday eating and pack on the pounds. But you don’t want to reverse all the hard work you accomplished during the spring and summer months. Winter blues is an actual emotional state. You have to ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Time and time again we are reminded of the large amount of health disparities affecting African-Americans in this country. While heart disease leads as the top killer of Americans, it’s something that African-Americans are more particularly affected by. According to the American Heart Association, 44% of A.A. men and 48.9% ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Any workout is good for your body, but some exercises are far better than others for burning fat, as they increase your heart rate and help you burn a large number of calories. The best thing about fat burning exercises is they are are often high intensity, meaning you can ...

(BlackFitness101.com) One of my jobs as a fit pro is to build sets into my client’s fitness regimen. I stress to my clients the importance of finishing all of the prescribed sets. Doing so is good for the body. In life, also, finishing our dreams, our goals and our aspirations is ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Water is a necessity for our body. Without a doubt we need it, and our intake needs to be consistent for our body to function at its best potential. So many people grew up drinking regular tap water out the faucet, and there seemed to be no issue with it. ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Treadmills, bikes, ellipticals and gliders are just a few of the heavily used cardio machines at the gym. Let’s start by saying cardio is a healthy, and valuable, part of a workout. It is great for building endurance, blood circulation, warmups and heart health. Many women love cardio and it ...

(BlackFitness101.com) In our community we see so much emphasis put on heart health, blood pressure and diabetes. These areas are very important. In our day to day health regimen we must not neglect our back. When we hear about having a back bone it is always in reference to strength of ...