We've all been there. We make a vow to ourselves that we'll work out the next day after scrolling through social media at 2 a.m. on a weekday and seeing endless upon endless posts of people's weight loss transformations. Is it really that difficult to achieve that Kim Kardashian-like snatched waist? Fitness enthusiasts believe that working out is more about your dedication and diet than the actual working out. This article will show you how to train like a pro and achieve the fitness goals you set for yourself in the new year.    1) Drop Those Extra Pounds by Eating More Protein   Credit: TOI   Proteins are one of the three major macronutrients, with fat and carbs making up the other two. They can be found in foods including poultry, fish, and shrimp, as well as milk and eggs. They are a key aspect of your body...

  Running is becoming a more popular sport in the fitness community. It doesn't require much in the way of specific equipment, and it's suitable for people of various ages and backgrounds. All you need is your running shoes and a flat surface to run. While some people run for pure enjoyment, others use it as a means of staying in shape and losing weight.   Myth: You Can’t Lose Weight by Running   Credit: POPSUGAR   Calories in-calories out is one of the most basic weight-loss guidelines. In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories over the course of a week than you ingest. You can change this equation by burning more calories, eating fewer calories, or doing a mix of the two. Running (and walking) both burn approximately 100 calories each mile, however, this number will be substantially higher when you first begin and when...

  If you're involved in the fitness industry, you've undoubtedly heard of HIIT or high-intensity interval training. It has grown in popularity over the years as a result of how quick and effective it is. If you haven't heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), this article will teach you everything you need to know about it and why you should consider implementing it into your workout routine.   What Is HIIT?   HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a type of exercise in which you give it your best for short bursts of intense exercise followed by short, sometimes active rest periods. A HIIT workout raises the body's oxygen demand during the exertion and causes an oxygen shortfall, forcing your body to request additional oxygen during recovery. Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) is the cause of the afterburn effect, which is why vigorous exercise burns more fat and calories than...

  You are going to learn how to stretch today. Your warm-up should be like an appetizer. You can't start the main course without it. Most of us skip stretching before a workout because we are either short on time or don't believe it is necessary. But you're completely wrong. Stretching prepares us for the high-intensity workout that lies ahead. It improves our workouts' mobility and efficacy. This article will teach you all you need to know about stretching.   Why Should We Stretch Before Working Out?   Credit: Jia yu/Getty Images   Reduces muscle tension and relaxes the entire body. Allows users increased motion and agility, which improves coordination. Extend your range of motion Prevents muscle strains and other ailments. (A strong pre-stretched muscle can withstand more stress than an equally strong unstretched muscle.) Stretching readies your body for the impending workout. It's a means of informing the muscles...