PUMA Fitness News Archive

February 2012

  • Are You Getting Enough Protein?

    Are You Getting Enough Protein?

    February 07, 2012

    Protein is one of the most important nutrients. If carbs are our main fuel, proteins are the body’s building materials. But how much protein should you get?

January 2012

  • How to Fit More Fitness into Your Day

    How to Fit More Fitness into Your Day

    January 30, 2012

    Before a hectic commute or after a long day’s grind, the last thing you probably want to do is exhaust yourself with a workout or trip to the gym. So how do you find some balance given all your daily demands? We've got some tips.

  • How Strong is Your Core?

    How Strong is Your Core?

    January 23, 2012

    You've probably heard a lot in the "fitness zone" about core work. So what exactly is your core, and why should you care? 

  • Can You Trust The Calorie Count On Your Cardio Machine?

    Can You Trust The Calorie Count On Your Cardio Machine?

    January 20, 2012

    850 calories burned in 50 minutes? Is it too good to be true? Maybe. Let’s just say, read on before diving into your hot fudge sundae reward. Here's a scale you can use to gage how hard you are working.

  • Working Out When You Travel for Work

    Working Out When You Travel for Work

    January 17, 2012

    Your best efforts to stick to an exercise routine can get tossed into the air (literally!) when you travel for business. Here are some tried-and-true ways to get in some quality fitness time on the road, and they're well worth the effort. 

  • Tasty Quick Bite Suggestions That Won't Weigh You Down On An Early Morning Workout

    Tasty Quick Bite Suggestions That Won't Weigh You Down On An Early Morning Workout

    January 17, 2012

    Are you that busy person who squeezes her workout in the wee early hours? The one who has woken up starving but unsure what to eat afraid of working out on a full stomach?

  • Which Exercises Can I Do to Tone?

    Which Exercises Can I Do to Tone?

    January 13, 2012

    Question: My friends have told me that it's important to incorporate strength training into my daily cardio routine for the best results. What exercises should I do that will tone as opposed to bulk? 

    Your friends are absolutely right. Doing a combination of cardio and weight training will yield the best results for weight lose. As for exercises that will help you tone rather than bulk, try these.

  • Get In Your Workout and Enjoy It Too!

    Get In Your Workout and Enjoy It Too!

    January 06, 2012

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about a number? Official government statistics say 108 million American adults are either obese or overweight. That means roughly 3 in 5 adults weigh more than what is healthy for their frame. And even though we know the solution is to move more, our scores on that report card don’t look so good, either.

  • Do you have tips on finding the perfect gym for me?

    Do you have tips on finding the perfect gym for me?

    January 05, 2012

    Question: One of my New Year's Resolutions this year is to lose 10 lbs before my 5 year college reunion. To show my commitment, I am ready to join a gym and commit the financial burden. What tips do you have to help me find the perfect gym for me? 

    So, you’ve made a resolution to get that gym membership and kick start a more active lifestyle. That’s great news.