Effective Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk
The benefits of stretching are endless. Whether you want to improve your posture, relieve stress, prevent injury or ease an aching back, stretching is the perfect addition to your morning routine. The question is: how can you incorporate them into your desk job? This article will cover some great stretches you can do right then […]
5 Tips For Healthy Grilling
If your idea of a good time is hanging out with friends, family and grilling for all, this is the article for you! Truth be told, summertime BBQ’s aren’t always the healthiest option, but when you tweak what you grill up for your loved ones, it can be heart healthy and tastier than ever! Here […]
3 Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings
If you’ve been focusing on a low carb diet to lose those unwanted pounds, you may be sabotaging your efforts with store bought salad dressing. The unfortunate truth is, salad dressings you find stocked on the shelf of your local grocery store are often full of chemicals, preservatives and sugar. Improve the taste and quality […]
5 Ways to Incorporate Chia Seeds Into Your Diet
Chia seeds have grown in popularity in the last couple of years, and are known as a superfood for your body and mind. As one of the best fat sources around, here are five simple ways to incorporate them into your diet today! Add Them to Your DIY Protein Bars Chia seeds are rich in […]
Stability Ball Exercises For a Strong Core
Developing and maintaining a strong core is essential for a healthy body, to reduce back pain, boost your confidence, and achieve greater results with your overall fitness. Here are some of the best stability ball exercises you can do. Best of all, you can do them anywhere! Get to Know Your Stability Ball (And What […]
Why Strength Training is the Perfect Fit For Both Men and Women
Sure, getting your cardio in is an excellent routine for a healthy lifestyle. But, if that’s all you’re doing, your body (mainly those muscles and bones of yours) may be under attack. In other words, if you’re not incorporating a strength training program to your weekly workouts, you’re losing muscle, diminishing bone strength and may […]
Summer Workout Playlist
There’s never been a more important time to stay on point with your workouts than when it’s summer. And, since we’re at the peak of summer, why not use this opportunity to spice up your summer workout playlist? For every mood, we’ve got the tunes that will get you lunging, running, and rowing with a […]
10 Minute Workout For Ripped Abs
Forgot the machines, because if you want ribbed abs (that will feel less like jelly, and more like a brick), you’ve got your use your own body weight as resistance. The following exercises will allow you to rev your metabolism while giving your midsection definition you dream of. Abs to Bricks! We love this exercise because […]
How often should you exercise?
How often you exercise will really depend upon your fitness goals. When you are penciling workouts on the calendar, remember to include the also important rest days. Here’s what else to consider. Working out for better health outcomes The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes’ vigorous exercise weekly. This amount […]
How to eat healthy on a budget
Healthy eating doesn’t have to break the bank. Use these tips and tricks to save money and maybe even slim your waistline. Double your dollars If you receive SNAP support (supplemental nutrition assistance program), you may be able to double your dollars at your local farmer’s market. Participating markets offer SNAP shoppers a dollar for […]
