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 …
Have you ever had back pain that prevented you from exercising? Or do you simply not stretch your back enough? Checkout these five simple moves you can do to loosen up your back and get ready for action. If you have back pain, you’re not alone. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimates that up …
Planks are a staple of core strengthening exercises. You can play around with different variations of planks to keep challenging yourself. Try the below routine for a killer plank workout. The concept of the plank is ridiculously easy. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a powerful strengthening exercise. If you’re tired of doing sit-ups, you …
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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Recent research has shown that many common foods may be the culprit for chronic internal inflammation in the body. Next time you go to the grocery store take this list of 10 foods that help fight inflammation. Do you wish that you had more energy during the day and less pain? Chronic inflammation is a …
Don’t try those crazy bodybuilding diets that tell you to “eat chicken and broccoli 6 times a day”. A healthy diet needs to have plenty of variety in order to be sustainable long term. The food pyramid used to be posted everywhere. Do you remember examining it on the back of a cereal box at …
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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 …
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 body produce …
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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 …
There is a lot of skepticism around the ketogenic diet. We’d like to summarize the general pros and cons of this increasingly popular way of eating. You may have heard stories about people who have lost drastic amounts of weight by following the ketogenic diet. This diet program puts the body in a state of …
When you are trying to lose weight it is very easy to become fixated on the number on the scale. Naturally we want quick results, but how frequently should you step on the scale? You’re on a mission to lose weight, and you want to see results. The natural instinct most people have is to …
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