(BlackFitness101.com) Life is stressful. Every day we seem to be bombarded with negativity and challenges. Combative energy can come from so many different sources such as work, trauma, family, financial woes, and even social media. We won’t even begin to talk about the social climate of our country. Staying positive, and ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Fitness is a multi-million dollar industry. There are gym memberships, trainers, workout DVDs, workout equipment, and fitness apparel. The workout look is popular and making its way into fashion. There are many women that don’t step foot inside of a gym, and don’t workout but they definitely look like it. ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Let’s be honest…one of the drawbacks of working out is sweating. Some of us can’t stand the idea of sweat. It’s icky, sticky and leaves us feeling unclean. There are those that don’t mind going to the gym, but they avoid sweating at all cost. There are instances whereby some ...

(BlackFitness101.com) Many people are taught to believe caffeine is harmful for the heart, and nerves. It can cause abnormal heartbeat, and have cause some to experience jitters. Yes, this is the case for some, and it is important to do all things in moderation. Water should always remain our primary drink ...

(BlackFitness101.com) After the holiday season many of us must return to the gym to rid ourselves of what is considered the winter fluff. In addition to the holiday we tend to eat plenty of stew, chili and thick soups due to the cold weather. Furthermore, cold weather can keep some people ...

(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) 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 ...