Are sit-ups good for you?
The sit-up has long been included in the core fitness routine. The thinking was if you wanted washboard abs, or at least to banish your muffin top, you had to endure crunches. Does that advice still hold true? No. It turns out that sit-ups aren’t as good for the body as we thought they were. […]
Healthy recipes for Easter Lunch
Easter usually falls during Spring, a time when we turn to ideas of renewal and away from the heaviness of Winter. It is the perfect time to enjoy family, friends and lighter fare. Try these perfect for Easter lunch ideas. They’re all easy to make and offer great taste without expanding your waist. Roasted Asparagus […]
Is Counting Calories or Exercising More Important For Weight Loss?
Can you lose weight without exercising? Or can you lose weight without giving up the foods that you love—by working them out in your daily spin class? No matter how much weight you want to lose, one thing is certain: there isn’t a magic formula, but instead, a science to losing weight for good. Read […]
3 Breakfast Smoothies to Start your Day off Right
Your mother was right. A good breakfast is an important way to start every day. Don’t worry if you don’t have time to enjoy your first meal at the table. You can easily get great nutrition on the go with healthful smoothies. Why breakfast is important According to WebMD, people who regularly eat breakfast are […]
Skip the Scale: The Best Ways to Gauge Progress
When it comes to reaching your weight loss goals, there’s nothing more frustrating that looking at that stubborn number on the scale—which hasn’t budged an ounce (despite working your heart out at the gym and eating right.) However, don’t give up. We’ve got the low-down on weight loss, and why the scale isn’t always your […]
The best low impact cardio exercises
Low impact cardio exercises offer the benefit of boosting heart health without undue stress on the joints. More importantly, low impact exercise can be adapted for any fitness level. That means they can be perfect for beginners, for seniors and even those recovering from an injury or illness. Add these four to your regular fitness […]
Healthy Overnight Oats
Change your morning nutrition, and you’ll have the very tool you need to change your life. Here, you’ll find three incredibly versatile, delicious and simple to make overnight oat recipes that just might change how you do breakfast. Best of all, they’re full of the fiber, carbs and protein your body needs to thrive, lose […]
Healthy eating restaurant tips
We love to eat out. In fact, a 2015 Bloomberg Markets article reported that for the first time ever, Americans spent more money eating out than on groceries. This is despite the fact that we typically consume more calories and fat at restaurants than we do at home. Eating out so much doesn’t exactly support […]
Workouts you can do with your significant other
You can spend another evening cruising the couch on a Netflix binge…or you can get moving. There is good reason to choose the latter. When couples’ workout together they are more likely to stick with it. According to Psychology Today, joint sweat sessions also strengthen your bond and boost relationship satisfaction. What are the best […]
Supplement Basics
If you’ve heard the saying, “You’re only as good as the effort you put into your workout,” and follow it – you’re halfway to weight loss and/or fitness success. But, in order to truly, and quickly maximize your effort at the gym, you have to properly fuel your body before and after. Take notes because […]
