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Whether you love treadmills or hate them, their benefits can be hard to deny. Yes, we know, you love running outside. But when it’s rainy, what do you do? Good ol’ treadmill is always there waiting for you, happy to shelter you from the weather as you burn those calories.

It happens to all of us ladies every now and again. You just finished work, you have your gym bag packed and you’re ready to head to your local fitness center. But there’s something missing - that would be your motivation. And after a long day’s work, the thought of vegging out on the couch with Netflix sounds just so appealing.

Most people would probably say that jumping rope is for play, not exercise. After all, you jumped a rope when you were a kid in the playground and you probably forgot all about it after fourth grade. If that’s the case, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane.

There is a lot of information out there about the best practices for women to stay fit and healthy. Simply Google “health and fitness tips” and you’ll quickly have millions of articles at your disposal, each suggesting different ideas, diets and exercise routines to stay fit and healthy.

In today’s health conscious society, people are exercising more than ever before, and you can find a fitness center on just about every corner. With so many gyms out there, it’s hard to decide which one is the best for you. For some, it’s all about equipment and facilities.

When it comes to late night workouts, there is much debate as to whether or not it affects sleep quality. In one corner, you have those who believe exercising at night leaves you tossing and turning in bed. On the other side, you have those who argue “any exercise is better than none” and night workouts don’t have a significant negative effect on sleep.

It’s completely normal to become bored with your fitness routine every now and then. It happens to all of us from time to time. But if your lack of enthusiasm extends from one or two workouts into several months of fearing your fitness sessions, you have a bigger problem than boredom.

As us ladies start to age, our bodies don’t look as sleek and sexy as they did in our early 20’s. A common problem area that seems to get bigger (sometimes literally!) is our butt which in many women can be affected by unsightly cellulite - especially after childbirth.

We’re all busy. And this means that everyone has a good excuse to blow off exercise. Yet somehow, some of the most productive people out there appear to effortlessly accomplish everything: taking care of their kids, and having a successful career and healthy marriage, all while managing to stay slim and look great in the process.

As an exercise enthusiast, you have probably tried a number of different workouts, be it running on treadmills, lifting weights, jogging, or joining an aerobic classe. But have you ever tried implementing a bit of basketball into your workout routines? Basketball provides a fun and competitive alternative to more traditional methods of fitness and weight loss.