How to Lose Weight After the Holidays
Between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, many people gain weight. Thanksgiving, followed by religious holidays including Christmas and Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day often involve celebrations that center around food. If you gained a few pounds over the past few months, here are seven ways to work them off and improve your fitness going […]
Stay Hydrated by Eating These Foods
Health experts have long recommended drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Many people need even more water than this, especially on hot days or days when they’re physically active. However, drinking plain water is not the only way you can stay hydrated. There are also many healthy foods that have a […]
Tips for Soothing Sore Muscles After a Workout
If you just started working out, it’s normal to have sore muscles for a day or two after each workout session. Weekend warriors who are only lightly to moderately active most days of the week but intensely active on one day per week often have soreness related to the workout intensity or duration. If you […]
Why Exercising Is Essential to Your Mental Health
Finding extra time to exercise can play a key role in improving your mental health. Regular exercise is a fantastic way to drop a few pounds, improve endurance, and help you build muscle over an extended period of time. Consistently working out three to five times a week is a great way to dramatically impact […]
Joining a Gym With Your Partner Could Strengthen Your Relationship
Working out as a couple with your partner is not only a great way to remain healthy, fit and active together, but it can also help to strengthen your relationship. If you are thinking of joining a gym, consider doing so with your partner to improve the relationship you have with one another in a […]
Treating Yourself to New Workout Clothes Could Boost Your Mood
Working out regularly is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a fit figure, especially as aging begins to set in and you begin getting older. If you have been working out diligently and hitting small milestones and goals you have set for yourself, consider treating yourself to new workout clothes, which can help to […]
5 Cold Weather Exercise Tips
Many people struggle to find the motivation to work out outdoors during the cold winter months. However, outdoor exercise is great for your body and mind at any time of the year. Following a few simple tips can help prepare yourself for exercising in the cold while also giving you a chance to reconnect with […]
Is Your Desk Job Making You Unhealthy?
Corporate life is a double-edged sword. While most people love the perks, having to sit for over eight hours is a real downer. In fact, it can negatively affect your health. Although you may not experience them at first, there are various signs that your job is making you unhealthy. Here are a few […]
Tips On Creating Attainable Fitness Goals Into The New Year
Create attainable fitness goals this year with these tips for success. Write it down, make it happen There is a book with this title and several studies show it is good advice. Writing things down gives us a better connection to the goal through a process called encoding. It begins with vividly visualizing the goal […]
Does A Protein Rich Diet Improve Your Exercise Routine?
Protein supports countless physiological processes in the body. Muscle protein synthesis is one example. Consuming protein has been shown to improve physical performance during exercise, as well as boost recovery post exercise. What you need to know Recommended daily allowances (RDA) for protein are 0.8 g/kg for healthy individuals. Active people hoping to boost performance, […]
