Frightful Fall Calorie Counts
The High Calorie Count in Pumpkin Drinks, Scones and Pies are Scary and Spooky! Here’s How to Fight It Off and Stick to Your Weight Loss Goals This time of year can be one of the best times of year—there’s the fall festivals, the family gatherings, and oh yeah, the constant test of will power […]
Sign up for a fall 5k
Fall is the perfect time to lace up for a 5k. The weather is crisp and cool and most neighborhoods have at least one, so you don’t have to drive far to get in on the fun. If you are thinking about heading to the start line, here are some tips to get you comfortably […]
Mindful Breathing, For Life Outside the Gym
If you aren’t breathing mindfully, then it could be that you’re setting yourself behind academically, socially, intellectually and even physically. That’s right—mindful breathing (which is the practice of breathing from your belly, and focusing on the breath)—could be the key to a happier and much heathier state of mind (and waistline!) Here’s some of the […]
Bulking season: Building up to get cut next summer
Hoping for rippling biceps and six pack abs in time for next summer’s beach season? Start preparing now with these tips for your strongest beach body ever. Keep a journal Use a journal to monitor your progress. Things you want to track are: How much weight you are gaining – ideally you want to gain […]
Body Fat Percentage Comparisons For Men Vs. Women
When it comes to body confidence, nothing is more important than getting your body fat percentage right. It’s not just a vanity thing: too much body fat and you can be in the danger zone for obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue and a number of other illnesses and long-term diseases. Are you […]
Best shoes for different types of workouts
Choosing sport specific shoes can reduce the likelihood of injury. There is wide variance in terms of stability, support, cushioning and even the weight of athletic shoes. According to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) it is worth it to invest in sports specific shoes if you engage in a particular sport at […]
How to Avoid Workplace Snacking Temptation
It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to curb in your life—the consumption of sugar, overeating, or snacking in between meals. When it comes to improving your diet, increasing your energy and boosting your productivity, the office environment at large can be diet sabotage (no matter how determined you are to stick to your guns!) Here […]
Why exercise can’t be replaced with a pill
Science and technology have brought us several advances that make many aspects of our life tasks easier. Now, that same research has trained its innovation energy on pills that would offer some of the benefits of exercise…without the effort. Even the best case scenario for the pill will not show it to be a complete […]
How Your Posture Can Affect the Rest of Your Life
Were you ever told by your mother as a child to “sit up straight?” While it may have driven you crazy when you were young, your mother knew what she was talking about. Posture affects you negatively (if you have poor posture) or positively (if you listened to your mom and corrected it!) The next […]
Thinking on top of the box: all about box jumps
Box jumps are a great way to build lower body and core strength. This explosive training method targets your fast-twitch muscle fibers and leads to gains in strength, stamina, balance and speed. If you are thinking about adding this type of plyometric training to your workout plan, here’s what you need to know. Getting […]
