Summer is here, and with it comes more opportunity to lace up your sneakers and get outside for a walk or run. But before you pound the pavement and rack up your summer miles, check in with yourself: Are you doing everything possible to keep your body in prehab and
The weather is warming, the days are growing longer and the familiar pull of our taste buds to lighter, sweeter summer fare is finally here. Think ice cream sandwiches by the pool, burgers on the grill and potato salad in tow. What foods scream summer to you? This summer, enjoy
We’ve all heard it: “Carbs are bad and make you gain weight, and you need to be on a low-carb diet to achieve your fitness goals.” If there’s one myth in the fitness and nutrition industry that needs debunking, it’s the crazy idea we should deprive our body of carbohydrates.
What drives you to pick up a weight, go on a walk or run, get on a bike or take an exercise class? We all have different motivations for working out. Here are some common motivating factors: Building strength Losing weight Burning off steam Getting your baseline health numbers under
By now, you should understand the importance of moving more throughout your day. Taking time to stand up, get your steps in, stretch or move your body throughout the day has a profound effect on your energy levels, metabolic rate, mental state and overall health. Remember, the goal is to
In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto noticed 20% of the pea pods in his garden were responsible for 80% of the peas. Pareto expanded this principle to economics by showing that 80% of the wealth in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Thus, the 80/20 principle was born.
We have all experienced injury, soreness or lingering pain. These are a natural part of life, and they are often heightened when performing a physical activity. However, these risks should not cause you to shy away from daily movement. There are some obvious missteps that increase your risk of injury,
Do you ever feel like you’re fighting an uphill fitness battle to no avail? We’ve all been there — eating healthy, getting ourselves to the gym every day, giving 100% effort in every workout, and suffering through aches and pains and two-a-day workouts only to feel like we have nothing
Imagine you just finished work for the day, and all you can think about is satisfying the unruly hunger that has taken over your body. You haven’t eaten since lunch, and you are ravenous. What do you do? A.) Grab the first thing in sight, and devour it until your stomach is
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