5 Things to Do in the Mornings to Help You Lose Weight
Do you overindulge during the weekends by eating decadent desserts and forgoing your workouts? If you have a case of the ‘guilty blues’ every Monday, rest assured—you haven’t got a thing to worry about. Or, at least, the following guide is sure to get you right back on track to lose pounds. How? By committing […]
Can exercise help with SAD
Seasonal affective disorder or SAD can leave you feeling tired and blue. You may crave carbs, gain weight and feel grumpy. The blues generally descend around September and begin to lift around April. If you experience SAD or the winter blues you are not alone. SAD effects about 5% of the population. The good news […]
Fight Off Fatigue With Physical Exercise
Believe it or stay in denial, but the truth of the matter is the same—the holidays (and hectic nature of the holiday season) is here. Run from it if you must, but we’re a big believer in facing challenges head on—fitness related or otherwise. And, since you have an ever growing to-do list this time […]
Signs of Overexertion
In a world of CrossFit and memes that say, “girls should lift heavy,” overexertion is becoming a common occurrence for fitness enthusiasts. While both CrossFit and enthusiasm for female lifting are great aspects of the ever evolving fitness world, overexertion is not. Overexertion is the third leading cause of unintended injuries in the U.S., according […]
Probiotics? Really?
There’s lots of talk about probiotics lately: health professionals say a healthy gut is the first step in having a healthy body and probiotics contain health-promoting bacteria that keep your gut in check. And these bacteria are more important than you may think. They: Process fiber that is hard to digest Produce B12, K2 Help […]
It’s Fall—Fall in Love With Fitness
Summer is over, leaves are changing and there’s a chill in the air. But, that’s no excuse to let your beach body fall victim to warm comfort foods and hibernation. Not only is it important to maintain the strength you’ve build over the summer, but an active lifestyle requires a strong and stable body—maintaining a […]
Cleaning House? How to Turn It Into a Workout
Cleaning house can be an undertaking, can’t it? With piles of endless laundry, and room after room to vacuum, the chores on your to-do list every Saturday can seem impossible to control. By the end of the day, who has the energy to squeeze a workout in? Luckily, you’re a ‘go getter’, who always jumps […]
How to Beef Up Your Work Your Exercise Program
Take your workout routine to the next level—if you’ve hit a plateau or are bored with what you’re doing, this is just what you need to see results and stay excited about what you’re doing. But don’t just add an extra interval or set of bicep curls to your program. Instead, beef up your program […]
Got 10 Minutes to Spare? Get a Mini Workout In!
News flash: Mini workouts are all the rage. They’re trending. They’re accessible, and they’re available to anyone and everyone who is determined to stay on top of their fitness and weight loss goals. No matter how busy you are (and we know you’re busier than ever!) there’s always time for a workout. Here are several […]
Cross training can actually prevent sports injuries
Cross training is just another way of talking about adding variety to your fitness routine. So if you are a runner that means you might add yoga or swimming, do some weight training or even spin sometimes. Switching up your exercise helps you improve overall fitness, lose more weight, banish boredom and even prevent injury. […]
