Body Image Blues? Why You Should Love the One You’ve Got!
Society puts a tremendous amount of pressure and expectation on you—and in particular if you’re a woman—to look perfect. Do you feel the need to have the perfect body—and feeling like you’re not quite hitting the mark? It’s not your body that needs a make-over, but your mindset. Here’s some ways to achieve just that. […]
It’s National Nutrition Month—Is Your Lifestyle Healthy?
Let’s get real: staying healthy is hard to do. Between the office goodies that the secretary always brings in every Friday to the fast paced world you live in (which makes it so difficult to make time to head to the gym), your life is filled with activity. But how much of it is healthy? […]
Caffeine and Exercise: Friend or Foe?
Does caffeine boost your workout performance? There have been a number of studies, and results are mixed. Researchers do agree that there does not seem to be a significant impact on short term activities, like sprinting. The good news is caffeine does seem to provide some benefit for endurance exercise. Read on to learn more. […]
It’s March Madness! Are You Geared Up To Be The Winner Of Your Workout?
Sure, you may be going to the gym these days, but how excited are you to be there? Are you going through the motions with those bicep curls, leg presses and shoulder extensions, or being the champion of each and every one? It’s March Madness, and whether you’re dreaming of being an all-star or just […]
Workout with Baby -three ways new mom’s can work out while holding their little ones
Being a new mom is such an exciting and busy time. With so much to do you may feel like there is no time left for you. Take heart. These easy moves feel like play time to baby, but they are a workout for mom. Give them a try. Exercising with baby is a great […]
Why Do People Gain Weight?
When you gain weight, it doesn’t feel good. In fact, it feels downright awful, doesn’t it? Pick an emotion: guilt, blame, a lower self-confidence, shame. So why does it seem like you can gain weight just by looking at a piece of chocolate cake, while others never seem to fluctuate in weight at all? As […]
Superfood of the Day: Blueberries
Adding blueberries to your diet is a great way to boost your intake of fiber, vitamins and essential nutrients. These small packets of goodness are convenient anytime. They travel well, and since they also freeze well you can enjoy them year round. Here’s what you need to know about this tasty superfood. Blueberries […]
Superfood of the Day: Almonds
Almonds are a crunchy, carry anywhere treat. Have some on hand for an easy snack that keeps hunger at bay and offers a number of health benefits. Almonds are a good source for fiber, magnesium, phosphorous and phytosterols, which may have a role in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. You get many other important benefits from […]
Lift, Curl, Smile, Repeat: How to Boost Your Confidence with Weight Training!
Strength training just three times a week builds body confidence. It takes about that much training over just a few weeks to start seeing results. Weight training helps you look better as well as feel better both physically and emotionally. That’s a powerful combination for confidence because, let’s face it, when you look better and […]
Cardio trends for 2015 You’ve Got to Try!
Turns out what’s old is new again for 2015. The usual suspects like high intensity interval training and Crossfit still make the list of cardio musts. But some blasts from the past are resurfacing. Here is a round of trends to try. Group treadmill running Harper’s Bazaar says treadmills are the stationary bikes for 2015. […]
