Flexibility. It’s not just for gymnasts, yoga masters, and cheerleaders. Maybe you want more mobility, a straighter posture, and better muscle coordination? Or perhaps you want to reduce your risk of injury? Flexibility can help with all of that.
Summertime is the season of popsicles, ice cream, and snowcones. Sugary treats are a sweet way to cool down as the temperatures rise. But what if you’re trying to cut refined sugar out of your diet? Is it possible to enjoy the summer without the sugar? Of course, it is! We’ve compiled three of our …
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The winter slog of February seems to be the perfect time for a one-pan meal (read: it’s cold and our, or at least my, inspiration is sorely lagging). This pan-roasted chicken is the basis for 2 recipes in 1 so you’ll really get your money’s worth from a pasture-raised farmers market chicken (obviously any chicken …
If you paid attention in high school science, you’d remember that protein is the building block of life. There isn’t a single cell in your body that lacks protein– it’s THAT important. You’ve probably heard you need this macronutrient, but do you know why? In this blog post, we’ll discuss why protein is important and …
If the theme of this summer is kicking off a few extra pandemic pounds for beach season, this recipe is the perfect fit. It’s also is extremely versatile, so it’s a perfect base for a lite, luscious summertime snack, meal or appetizer. Swap out the scallops for a mild white fish, shrimp or lobster! While …
Fitness isn’t just physical anymore– it’s technological, too! With the rise of technology in fitness and wearable fitness technology, it’s easier than ever to track your progress. Gym tech can help you monitor your step count, sleep, recovery, and heart rate to optimize your daily effort. Today, we’re sharing five of our favorite health and …
Hey, y’all! My name is Brittany, and I’m taking over the Enhancewell Fitness blog today. I’m a Texan living in Lisbon, Portugal, and I’m the Chief Wanderer and Dessert-Eater at The Sweet Wanderlust. For my birthday last August, I was gifted a massage. So sweet, right? Except when I stood up after my massage, I threw …
Try this! Take a deep breath in through your nose and exhale out through your nose repeat five more times. Feel different? Feel more relaxed? You have just activated your parasympathetic system, the part of your autonomic nervous system that relaxes you, you may remember from high school biology the system that is responsible for …
Are you working out, eating well, and not noticing a single change in your body? The answer may not be in repetitions or portion control. Your hormones may be to blame. Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers, bringing vital information from one part of your body to the other. Sometimes, those messengers get the wrong …
When workouts aren’t enough: the problem with hormones Read More »
Getting into a solid workout routine isn’t always easy. You have plenty going on that it can be difficult to find time to get to the gym, so it’s understandable if you want to binge your favorite shows when you finally have some downtime. With the start of a new year, there’s no better time …
