How to boost your immune system this winter
According to the Centers for Disease Control peak flu season in the United States occurs between December and February. There are a few contributing factors. When outdoor temperatures drop we spend more time indoors. Add in a few holiday gatherings and game day parties to come up with the perfect environment in which to pass […]
Is Getting Buzzed Keeping You From Getting Ripped?
Ah, the holidays. It’s a time for being with loved ones, giving gifts, and…celebration after celebration with the indulgence of food, drinks and more drinks! There’s no avoidance of holiday parties and family gatherings, but how much is too much? Perhaps the most important question of all is this one: can getting buzzed during the […]
How to listen to your body and what it’s telling you
Our bodies send hundreds of signals each day. Signals that let us know when we are thirsty, sleepy, hungry, or hurt provide guidelines for meeting our ongoing maintenance needs. These signals can also keep us safe. For example, listening to your body is a key factor for reducing the likelihood of sports injuries. It may […]
Why Comparing Yourself to the Person Two Treadmills Down is a Bad Idea
It doesn’t matter what your health and/or fitness goals may be—to lose your love handles, to get bikini-ready for the summer, or to have toned legs that kill. In order to achieve any fitness related goal, motivation is everything—and when it comes to staying motivated, nothing kills it faster than a mindset of comparison. Here’s […]
Coffee or Tea: What Your Drink of Choice Says About Your Fitness Habits!
Sometimes nothing tastes better than a strong cup of your favorite pumpkin spiced, or caramel infused cup of coffee. But is it sacrificing the hard work you’ve just put in at the gym? It depends. How much—and what type of drink are you drinking? Learn all about the coffee and tea debate and just how […]
Reasons People Fear the Gym and How to Get Over Them
There are lots of advantages of working out at the gym. You get access to the latest equipment, great training and advice as well as the boost of camaraderie for a bit of fun and friendly competition. Still, there is a downside or two. Worries about sticking out, not fitting in or picking up nasty […]
3 Butt Lifting Exercises That Aren’t Squats
Have you squeezed on a pair of pants in the dressing room lately, taken a look at your backside, and horror of all horrors—become surprised by something that just doesn’t quite look right? Was gravity once your friend, only to become your enemy? If your butt could use some lifting, then we’ve got the answer. […]
Looking back: top fitness trends of 2015
Another year is almost over and it is time to reflect. What fitness trends dominated? Fitness practices that emphasized convenience, practicality and quality of life rose to the top. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. More of us are concerned with healthy aging as well as making the most of our time and our money. […]
Common Breakfast Mistakes to Stop Making
Are you feeling the effects of fatigue by 10am, experiencing fuzzy brain by 11, and tired of feeling tired all of the time? No matter what challenges you’re facing in the day ahead, a good breakfast is the fuel you need to push through it like a pro. Here are some breakfast mistakes to avoid […]
Forgive yourself for so-called “failed” fitness goals
We are closing in on another round of New Year’s resolutions. Maybe the annual ritual of hopefulness doesn’t feel so hopeful because it reminds you of all the times you’ve promised to get in shape – but didn’t. Don’t fret, it is okay to feel hopeful in spite of past failures. This is a brand […]
