New research shows how powerful the sun can be in regards to improving your health and overall well being. So get outside and show some skin! It is no secret that vitamin D is good for the body. It helps strengthen bones and teeth, and it also helps us fight off diseases and illness. However, …
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Have you ever tried to wake up at 5:00 am to go to the gym before work? Not easy, right? Try these 7 tips to help you ease into an early morning workout routine. Let’s face it, being up and waking up are two different things. For some of you, it may be easy to …
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It’s a fact: most people spend way too much time indoors, in front of their TVs and computers. Also a fact: spending more time outdoors has been scientifically proven to make you healthier. The correlation between health and being outside is an ever-growing conclusion. More studies are being conducted to prove mental, physical and scientific …
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Imagine how much stress you could relieve if you did a quick and easy yoga routine right when you got home from work. Whether you sit at a desk all day or are constantly on your feet, these moves will help you decompress from the work day. For 3,000 years yoga has introduced us to …
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There is a ton of conflicting health and fitness advice floating around. Let’s debunk a few common health topics that you may have thought to be true, but are actually false! When it comes to diet, exercise and healthy living, you are sure to hear all sorts of advice from friends, co-workers’ family, and even …
High blood pressure is a wide spread problem in today’s society. It is important to know the most important things you can do reduce high blood pressure and maintain a healthy level. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems including stroke, heart attack, cardiovascular disease and even death. Knowing about high blood pressure, …
We all know in order to be successful at anything in life it helps to have a plan to reach your goals. Have you ever heard of SMART goals? It’s a fun and logical way to set and measure goals that will keep you organized and motivated. When you set out to make a change …
Using an exercise ball greatly increases the difficulty of core stability exercises. Let’s explore a few of the most effective moves you can do with the ball for a rock solid core. A washboard stomach is the hallmark of a fit individual. Many people make it their goal to get this sculpted look. First, there …
If you are used to working out in a gym or at home, getting an outdoor workout can be extremely refreshing. Below are seven great bodyweight exercises you can do next time you head outdoors for a workout. Bodyweight exercises let you take your workout on the go. There are no excuses for not making …
So you worked out really hard yesterday, and today you are so sore you can barley walk (day 2 is the worst). Is all that muscle soreness a good thing? Let’s talk about DOMS. You notice a little stiffness in your walk when you wake up the day after working out. You notice the swelling. …
There are several different thoughts on this subject. Some say squat as low as you can go, others say only until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Below we will go over different squat variations. The squat is an excellent exercise for working your lower body. It is a bodyweight move which engages large muscle groups …
You’ve been killing it in the gym and know that you need to take a day off. So what should you do? Here is an example of what a great recovery day might look like. You didn’t know it at the time, but you sure do now. Your muscles are screaming. You overdid it with …
Shoulder pain is extremely common, and the number one reason people get shoulder pain is lack of mobility. It is essential to stretch your shoulders and practice mobility exercises in order to keep your shoulders healthy. Shoulder discomfort is the second most common cause of chronic joint pain, according to the United States Bone and Joint …
If you are new to kettlebell training you may not know where to start. Below we will go over a few basic points about kettlebells and five kettlebell workouts you should get comfortable with. A kettlebell workout isn’t like other types of strength training routines you may have tried. It provides a more holistic type …
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There are many scientists that would classify sugar as a drug. When you learn about how your body responds to sugar intake, you may start to realize that may be true. Have you ever had such an intense craving for sugar that you said something like “I have to have my fix,” or “I’m addicted …
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