Protecting our skin is very important, especially from harsh environmental hazards. Did you know that food can play a big role in helping keep your skin healthy and looking great? “Foods, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, may help boost skin health and elasticity, and delay the signs...
10 Tips to Get Motivated for a Run
On National Running Day, we get out and RUN!! Even the avid runners, though, need a little motivation to get going. Maybe your body aches or you didn’t get enough rest the night before, and that’s okay. Sometimes finding that drive just needs a little “motivational kick”!! Check out 10...
Is It OK to Do Push-Ups Every Day?
“In the gym, you can really only serve one master. Meaning, it’s harder to succeed if you have more than one primary goal.” If your goal is to build your upper body strength then you concentrate on those exercises or programs that focus on strength-training. For example, push-ups are a...
Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?
Fitness injuries are very common and can affect anyone at any age. “For example, a recent scientific review by Danish researchers reported that the typical recreational runner suffers 7.7 injuries per 1,000 hours of running. That works out to about one injury per year for a runner who logs three...
Best Types of Exercises for Older Adults
“It’s common to have some degree of muscle loss as you age — the process is called sarcopenia, and it starts in your 30s.” Don’t get discouraged because there are ways to help combat that muscle loss and build your strength as you become older. Physical activity is great for...
Why You Regain Weight- and How to Fight It
You’ve worked so hard to lose the weight, but now how do you keep that weight off and what if you start to regain the weight? “Your new mission, should you choose to accept: keeping that weight off. But the hard truth is that you might find yourself struggling with...
Sit-Ups vs. Crunches: Which Are Better For You?
Summer is almost here, but is your summer bod ready?? Whether you are hoping to shed some pounds or chisel those abs, a variation of core exercises might be your best bet. Sit-ups and crunches are two of the core exercises that really target the abs, but which one is...
How to Bring Mindfulness to Work
Mindfulness… a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So, how do we bring mindfulness to our life, work, parenting, friendships, etc. It’s important to be in tune with our...
The 4 Week Gut Protocol FAQ: Get Your Answers Here
“Whether you’ve just started The 4 Week Gut Protocol or just thinking about it, it’s important to make sure you’ve got all the information you need for a successful journey.” Before you begin, it’s nice to gather some information about the program and nutrition plan you are thinking of starting....
How Many Calories Does It Take to Lose a Pound?
“You’ve probably heard the weight-loss “rule” that it takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound.” Do you think this is a true statement? How much do you need to burn in order to lose weight? Unfortunately the answer isn’t that cut and dry. Like everything, it depends on many factors...