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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Protein protein protein! Everyone always says make sure your eating enough protein. Here are the five basic things you may not have known about protein. We eat protein every day. This macronutrient is necessary to build muscles and body tissue. People require more protein during infancy and childhood than they do as adults. Protein helps …
New to the Paleo diet? To clear up any confusion, here is a basic overview along with the list of foods that you can eat and those you should avoid. Any fresh, whole food that comes straight from nature is one of the staple foods of the Paleo diet. The Paleo food list consists of …
Fact Checked Evening cravings and late night snacks are possibly one of the hardest parts about eating clean and healthy. Here are three great options for nighttime snacks that you don’t have to feel guilty about. Amino acids, along with exercise and weight training, help in muscle building. Eating protein-rich foods at bedtime lets your …
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Great news: when you are trying a new diet or staying strong with healthy eating, it is totally OK to indulge in a cheat meal every once in a while. Whether you’re on a weight loss diet or committed to healthy eating, it’s okay to cheat once in a while. Any diet can survive an …
You just had a great workout and now need a healthy meal to get the proper nutrients to fuel your body. Let’s discuss post-workout nutrition to optimize your recovery. You care about your body, and your workouts show it. If you shower your body with the love and attention of a good sweat session, you …
Our modern lifestyle makes it very easy to develop poor posture. We’d like to go over the basic things you should know about good posture and a few exercises that can help steer you in the right direction. At some point in our lives, we have all been told to “sit up straight” or “stop …
Are you training for a sport? How about a race? Building up stamina takes a lot of hard work. If your just starting out here are four simple tips on how to be successful. Building stamina doesn’t happen overnight. Rather, it’s a process. Trying to rush it will lead to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) …
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