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.
Warner: “You got into Harvard Law?” Elle Woods: “What? Like, it’s hard?” As we learned from Legally Blonde, not everyone is cut out for an Ivy League education. The courses are demanding, and the competition is fierce. That’s why it was so surprising when nearly 25% of the student population signed up for …
You’re just a few cyclic sighs away from the emotional equivalent of sitting seaside with your favorite beverage in hand and the sound of the waves drowning out the ding of your email.
Popeye the Sailor credits spinach for his bulging muscles. While we’d never disparage the benefits of leafy greens, we recommend another superfood to build muscles and lose fat. Protein is an athlete’s best friend. Experts argue about whether you should take protein before or after your sweat sesh, but one thing’s for sure— getting …
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You don’t need to live at the gym or slack on your responsibilities to prioritize your fitness. Short bursts of fitness and a little organization go a long way on the road to wellness.
