Health and Fitness Articles

A good level of relative strength is a key component of health and fitness. In this article I provide answers to the question "what is resistance training?" including its benefits, different types, how to get started and some effective tips to achieve your goals.

A certified kettlebell instructor shares why the kettlebell is so effective and provides five key exercises to do with a kettlebell. Kettlebell-based training can be an excellent addition to your exercise routine to improve strength, power, balance, and coordination.

One man in nine will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. My 4legsfitness.com platform is all about promoting overall health, fitness and happiness. In this article I discuss what is prostate cancer, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatment options and most importantly a bunch of recommendations to actually prevent this disease in the first place.

The health community has a huge range of answers to “How much protein do you really need?” It varies based on many factors, but we’ll cut the confusion and help you understand how much you personally need. We’ll show you how to calculate your daily protein intake and which lifestyle factors could impact that estimate.

There are various different types of stretching and stretching techniques available. All have certain benefits and purposes related to specific objectives. Let’s go over some of the most popular stretching exercises that go beyond just static vs dynamic stretching in this article.

Recently, athletes started using compression socks to help them recover from their workouts. Benefits of compression socks include: decrease muscle swelling, improve endurance performance, decrease recovery times, and even decrease the impact caused by running.

If you sit at a desk all day, you might be prone to tight hips. Even if it doesn't cause you pain now, it could cause injuries as you age. Hip mobility exercises can loosen your hips, prevent injuries in your knees and low back, and improve your athletic ability.

Sometimes, it can feel as though a workout recovery routine takes as much energy as your workouts themselves.  That's not to negate the importance...