New Exercise Trends—Should You Try Them?
With the start of each new year, comes an influx of fitness trends that claim to shed pounds and tone you more efficiently than any other exercise trend prior. But is there truth to them? Should you give them a chance, or stick with what you know? Here’s a breakdown of ‘what’s what’ and just […]
The Lingo of Biking
If you’re new to cycling there are a few terms you need to know. Learn and understand them to get a better workout and stay safe on your ride. Apex: This is the sharpest point of a turn, where you transition from exiting to entering. Balaclava: Keep one of these on hand during cold or […]
Take it out on the Treadmill
The spreadsheets, the emails that never stop coming in, the dinners you need to prepare and the deadlines that must get done—it never stops, does it? This time of year, everyone seems to be in the ‘same boat’—that is, the boat that feels like it’s sinking with so much to do to keep it afloat. […]
The holidays are coming, get your eating under control now
The holidays, along with the requisite gatherings, can be a diet danger zone. After all, what’s Thanksgiving without the tradition of Grandma’s calorie laden specialties? And that isn’t all. There are the office parties, endless cocktail parties, and your neighbor’s annual extravaganza. Believe it or not, you really can enjoy the holidays without overeating. Here […]
Yoga Poses for Good Posture
Good health comes in many forms—eating right, working out and posture! When it comes to your posture, how does yours add up? Do you focus on a clean diet and consistent cardio but fail to focus on the health of your posture? Here’s a fact about the matter: when you have good posture, you don’t […]
5 Things to Do in the Mornings to Help You Lose Weight
Do you overindulge during the weekends by eating decadent desserts and forgoing your workouts? If you have a case of the ‘guilty blues’ every Monday, rest assured—you haven’t got a thing to worry about. Or, at least, the following guide is sure to get you right back on track to lose pounds. How? By committing […]
Can exercise help with SAD
Seasonal affective disorder or SAD can leave you feeling tired and blue. You may crave carbs, gain weight and feel grumpy. The blues generally descend around September and begin to lift around April. If you experience SAD or the winter blues you are not alone. SAD effects about 5% of the population. The good news […]
Fight Off Fatigue With Physical Exercise
Believe it or stay in denial, but the truth of the matter is the same—the holidays (and hectic nature of the holiday season) is here. Run from it if you must, but we’re a big believer in facing challenges head on—fitness related or otherwise. And, since you have an ever growing to-do list this time […]
Signs of Overexertion
In a world of CrossFit and memes that say, “girls should lift heavy,” overexertion is becoming a common occurrence for fitness enthusiasts. While both CrossFit and enthusiasm for female lifting are great aspects of the ever evolving fitness world, overexertion is not. Overexertion is the third leading cause of unintended injuries in the U.S., according […]
Probiotics? Really?
There’s lots of talk about probiotics lately: health professionals say a healthy gut is the first step in having a healthy body and probiotics contain health-promoting bacteria that keep your gut in check. And these bacteria are more important than you may think. They: Process fiber that is hard to digest Produce B12, K2 Help […]
