When sports recovery drinks can be better for you than water
Sports recovery drinks have become the go to solution for everyone from casual, weekend athletes to marathoners and everyone in between. You are even more likely than not to see these bottes of colorful liquid at little league practice and games. But are these drinks a better option than good old H2O? In some cases, […]
Benefits of Early Morning Exercise
Let’s face it—getting up early enough to exercise before you head to the office or take the kids to school isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it! But, 45 minutes of a morning run or lifting those weights can add up to a seriously good day (even on a Monday!) Here’s just […]
Tips on how to leave your gym smell in the gym & not your car seat
The pride of working out should linger for hours. But the smell? You want that gone, pronto. After all, you may want a medal as a memento of your hard work, but you probably don’t want the reminder of it wafting up from your car seats. Here are a few tips for keeping your car […]
3 Great Lower Body Workouts to Ward Off Work Day Strain
Many people find the lower back to be one of their weakest muscle group, and there may be reason for that. It could be that it’s the area you completely ignore strengthening! When was the last time you worked out yours? Whether you wake up with aches and pains, or you feel the pain after […]
The Benefits of walking
Who can quarrel with walking? It is easy to do and accessible to just about every fitness level. No special equipment is required and you can do it just about anywhere. Best of all, walking does a body good. Here are just a few of the many benefits you get just by putting one foot […]
10 Tips for Keeping Healthy Knees
Your knees require your attention—are you listening up? If you experience the occasional period of pain, say, after an intense workout, or right after your pick your kids up for a hug, your knees may be telling you something. Here’s ten simple ways you can keep your knees—one of the most important joints in your […]
Fighting off the Freshman 15
Freshman year is a time of big transitions. So many adjustments – to a new living environment, daily routine, new friends and classes, maybe even a new time zone – may mean healthy habits fall away. What does that add up to? For many freshmen all that change can add up to a few extra […]
Fitness, Health and Strength for the Recently Retired
Ah, the golden years. You’ve finally done it—you’ve graduated from the 9-5 job, and begun a life of leisure. So, while you enjoy vacationing to Hawaii, spend extra time with your grandkids and tend to your flourishing garden, don’t forget to take care of the most important thing of all: your health. Here’s some ways […]
Crunch time: Variations on the crunch & sit-up
Let’s just be honest, crunches are boring and painful. But the reward! Who among of us wouldn’t want to stop sucking in that tummy? Maybe we can. Here are five ways beyond crunches to hit your whole torso. Do these for several weeks and you’re likely to start saying that sucking in your gut is […]
The Importance of the Cool Down for Your Recovery and Muscle Building
Sure, you know the importance of ‘warming up’ before a workout—after all, who doesn’t? The warm up is important to prevent injury (after all, who wants to run five miles with ‘cold’ muscles?). But be honest: how often do you end your workout without ‘cooling down’? If you can’t remember the last time you did, […]
