Gym Equipment Explained: Best Practices and Safety
Whether you are a gym novice or expert, you should have adequate knowledge of gym safety and how equipment works. If you are using a treadmill, you should look forward to help keep balance and take precautions when getting on and off. When using a bench press, make sure to have a spotter and always […]
10 minute ab workout to melt that muffin top
Ready to banish that muffin top and sport a leaner look? We’ve got a speedy workout designed to fit into even the busiest schedule and still get results you’ll want to show off. Burn calories, lose fat and trim your tummy in just ten minutes three times a week. Why not start today? Jump rope: […]
Get Out of Your Head: How To Pass the Time on Long Distant Runs
Whether you’re striving to hit that five-mile mark on the treadmill, or improve your time on an upcoming 10K, practicing an ‘endurance method mindset’ is key. In other words, you’ve got to train your mind through distraction to pass the time by! When you do, you’ll be able to take your run to a whole […]
Biggest Reasons Why You Aren’t Seeing Results in Your Workout Class
Are you a cardio queen (or king) that loves the classes offered at your gym? Workout classes offer many benefits: they provide accountability, keep you working out for 45-60 minutes at a time, and can help you to change your body. So, why aren’t you noticing much of a change? Here, we take a look […]
Why you should wear a heart rate tracker to accurately track calories burned
Heart rate trackers are popping up everywhere with serious athletes and weekend warriors alike. Should you wear one, too? Yes, and here’s why. Heart rate trackers make it harder to delude yourself One reason weight loss can be challenging is many of us overestimate the number of calories burned with exercise and underestimate calories consumed […]
Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs
Eating the right kinds of carbs can boost your energy, get you through your challenging workout (or busy work day), and fuel your body and mind. The wrong kind can leave you feeling lethargic, and hungry. Learn how to kick start your energy level and brain power with delicious food choices! Knowing the Difference Between […]
Ways to keep yourself accountable when you start a diet and exercise plan
There’s nothing like knowing someone is watching to keep motivation stoked. Whether it’s the friendly competition, camaraderie, encouragement or just plain fear of public failure, accountability makes it a little harder to bail on your plans. Looking for some ways to be accountable for your diet and exercise goals? Try these… Join a workplace challenge […]
These Overnight Oat Recipes Are the Perfect Healthy Breakfasts
Are you looking to lose weight? Do you want to get your nutrition on track? Are you tired of rushing out the door without a healthy and nutrient-rich breakfast to start your day? Whether you answered ‘Yes!’ to one or all of the above questions, we’ve got the perfect solution for you: overnight oats. Here […]
Buns of Steel – Not your mom’s workout
The classic 90’s VHS tape may no longer be the hottest workout, but that doesn’t mean buns of steel aren’t still on many of our wish lists. Try this updated routine to get a rounder, firmer bum. No spandex, big hair or leg warmers required. Glute bridges This is a two-fer. The glute bridge tones […]
Ditch that pizza crust
Who says you can’t enjoy pizza and still have a healthy diet? You can…the catch is you must be willing to be creative. Enter the cauliflower crust. Skip your usual pizza crust to sidestep the extra calories and pile your favorite toppings on a cauliflower crust instead. No kidding! You can make cauliflower into a […]
