Monitor Your Heart Rate For the Results You Want
If you want to reach your goals—fitness or otherwise—you need to know the tools that will get you there. For example, if you want to transform your eating habits, record everything you eat in a food journal. Or, if you want to get pregnant, know your ovulation cycle. But when it comes to losing weight, […]
Benefits of Adding Essential Oils to Your Post-Workout Routine
Essential oils have been around for a long time. With so much attention recently on natural, healthy living it is no surprise that this concentrated form of plant medicine is enjoying resurgence in popularity. Uses for essential oils abound and run the gamut from relaxation to detoxification and anti-inflammatory. There are even some benefits of […]
You’re More Than Just a Number
Feeling like you want to hug your scale one day, and throw it out the window the next? If you’ve ever worked hard at the gym by sweating, lunging, panting and sprinting, only to weigh yourself and observe your body weighting the same it did weeks ago, you’re not alone. When you’re striving towards fitness […]
Why You Should be Using a Foam Roller After Your Workout
After my first marathon I planned a well-deserved full body massage. That time on the table was just what my aching muscles needed. Unfortunately, my budget will not allow a massage after every hard work out. Thankfully, I have another option. Foam rollers provide an effective, affordable alternative. If you haven’t tried this easy recovery […]
Dear Diary: Why and How You Should Journal Your Food, Each and Every Day!
Have you ever worked your hardest to ‘stick to budget,’ but at the end of the week, you’re missing several hundred dollars and left wondering where that money went? Chances are, you didn’t keep track of your expenses. Luckily, when it comes to weight loss, the greatest tool you have at your disposal is a […]
What’s in Your Gym Bag? No-hassle Necessities
A well packed gym bag can make all the difference in your exercise routine. That’s because a well-planned bag adds to your comfort and convenience. All that boils down to fewer obstacles for getting to the gym and getting on with your day when your workout is done. So what should be in your gym […]
How to Read a Food Nutritional Table
Hasn’t the battle of the bulge gotten old? Aren’t you tired of dealing with love handles, back fat and yo-yo dieting? As it turns out, it may not be what you’re doing—but instead, what you’re not reading—that’s affecting your lack of success on the scale. Here’s how to turn it all around and finally get […]
Soy vs Whey Protein Supplements
We all need protein. Especially when you work out or are trying to build more muscle, your need for protein may be greater. Maybe you are considering protein supplements to meet that need. With so many options, how can you know which are best for your individual needs? Here’s the skinny on soy and whey […]
Post-Workout Bad Habits To Drop
When it comes to your workout, you’re doing everything right. In fact, most days you’re on fire! Your posture is awesome, your stance is perfect and your lifts, steps, and lunges are just what they should be. So with as much of a workout commitment as you give each and every day, why doesn’t your […]
Enjoy your vacation without losing diet and fitness gains
The lazy days of summer will soon be upon us. For many that means late night barbeques, beach trips and vacations to destinations near and far. All of that can add up to less exercise and more eating. Don’t let summer fun derail the diet and fitness plan you have worked so hard to maintain. […]
