If I offered you a magic pill that could reduce stress levels, boost happy hormones, improve your memory, aid in learning new things, AND boost muscle tone, would you take it? I’d be first in line for something like that. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill. But there IS an exercise that’s scientifically proven to …
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Have you ever noticed that your mindless snacking tendencies tend to increase after a sleepless night? The grumbling in your stomach isn’t a coincidence. In addition to the bags under your eyes and a general feeling of lethargy, a lack of sleep leaves you with an insatiable hunger. How are your sleep schedule and stomach …
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“Time to stretch your legs a bit?” – Oura “Time to stand! Stand up and move a little for one minute.” – Apple Watch Your wearable fitness technology isn’t nagging you for no good reason. While you may not be able to work out every day, standing and moving at least once per hour is …
Workouts are important at every age, but as we age, the type of exercise and time spent on fitness per week is even more important. This blog post will help you create a plan for workouts post-40 so you can celebrate aging sans pain and ward off signs of aging like bone and muscle loss.
Brushing your teeth. Putting on a seatbelt. Locking the door as you leave your home. Some things are just routine. You do them so often that you don’t even have to think about them. Routines like these keep you healthy, safe, and smelling great. Today’s blog post discusses why routines are good for you and how to turn a semi-regular habit into a routine.
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your daily routine might be causing more harm than good. Today, we’re talking about the dark side of your dark roast and how you can boost your energy without relying on caffeine.
I have a friend who was training with a group for her first half marathon and got a little addicted to Clif Chocolate Chip protein bars. She’d meet the group, take off for a run, and end up back in her apartment, eating the “healthy” protein bar. As the half marathon neared, my friend realized …
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If your summer was spent by the pool, hiding from the heat in air conditioning, or carting kids from one summer activity to the next, way to go— fall is just around the corner! No one could fault you for letting your physical fitness fall by the wayside. Working out in the summer can be …
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There are so many ways to get fit. However, one exercise pushes its way past the rest.
That’s right. We’re talking about the push-up.
It’s swimsuit season, and while we believe every body is a bikini body, summertime is a great time to commit to treating your body well while building muscle. In this blog post, we’ll talk about how to banish the barriers to weight loss and achieve your desired summer silhouette.
