Protein Shakes: Debunking Myths and Exploring Truths- Are protein shakes legitimate or bogus?
Protein shakes are legitimate, but there are caveats. Here’s what you need to know… Types of protein Whey, a water-soluble milk protein, is the most common. The others are soy and casein. Whey mixes easily and gets high marks for taste. Another plus for whey – it’s a complete protein. That’s means you get all […]
The Benefits of Yoga – Does yoga benefit us as much as people claim?
Yoga offers countless benefits that are accessible to everyone, pretzel-like flexibility is not required. Read on to learn more about the mind-body benefits. More than poses When most of us think about yoga, we think about asana or the poses. But yoga is much more than being able to keep your balance or twist […]
What Exercises Burn the Most Fat? – Which exercises will get me into shape the quickest?
Looking to get in shape super quick? These exercises will help you jumpstart a weight loss plan that yields results you can see. Try HIIT High-intensity interval training torches fat and burns calories fast. HIIT is just a fancy way to describe alternating periods of high and low intensity during exercise. To do it […]
Mindfulness and Exercise: An Uncommon Duo
How being present during our exercise movements can drastically change our mind and body Mindfulness has enjoyed much attention of late. There is a good reason for that. Defined as paying attention to what is happening in the moment, on purpose and without judgment, mindfulness yields myriad benefits, but can it improve exercise? Absolutely! Here’s […]
Climate and Health
Is there evidence that living in a certain area promotes better health? Our blog post digs in and reveals the answer! Warm Vs. Cold While there are pros and cons to each type of climate, one thing is for sure: a good climate can improve quality of life and amount to a healthier […]
Meal Prep Made Easy
There’s nothing worse than outdoing all that progress you’ve made at the gym in the last couple of weeks with a couple of really high-calorie meals! If you’ve slipped, that’s ok – we’ve got the meal prep plan you’ve been waiting for. Benefits of Meal Prepping Ah, meal prepping! Whether you’re a busy […]
HIIT Cardio Vs. Low Intensity
You’ve sweated it out at the gym, and you’re eating right. But are you still seeing the results you want? If not, it may be because your cardio isn’t as effective as it needs to be. Our guide will demonstrate to you how to knock cardio out of the fitness park – and helping you […]
Health and Humanitarian Needs
If you love everything that has to do with staying fit, and you love being involved in your community, put these two activities together! Use your enthusiasm for fitness to help others and build relationships along the way! Giving Back Through Exercise One of the great things about working out for a cause […]
Are you performing too much cardio? – can too much cardio kill your muscle gains?
Cardio does a body good, but when it comes to building muscle you can get too much of a good thing. Don’t skip the cardio, just know when and how much to get in to maintain your gains. Why cardio? Don’t let the fear of lost gains keep you from the benefits cardio offers […]
Are You Qualified to Blog About Fitness?
There is a great need out there for fitness bloggers. A recent body transformation could be just enough to gain a following for a key audience. If you’ve had a body transformation and want to help others do the same, blogging may be for you. To get started you’ll want to determine who your […]
