↓ A workout can change the brain for up to 48 hours. On those super busy days, when a workout just isn’t happening, we might feel a bit guilty. And then those busy days can stretch into weeks or months…. On those rare moment when there is...
Read MoreChronic inflammation is associated with diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease ↓ Photo by Isaac Quesada on Unsplash ↓ Inflammation in our body is a normal, healthy response; it becomes a problem only when it is a long-term condition due to particular habits. According to Harvard Health Publishing (2019, 2020), inflammation is...
Read MoreThe best ones to do when you’re short on time Back when I was in my final year of college, I had one of the busiest, most stressful days of my entire life. My senior design project had a hard deadline, and the day before it...
Read MoreHere’s how to use it to get fitter ↓ It was Sunday morning, which meant I had a long run on the training schedule. 9–10 miles was what I had to tackle on this particular weekend. By 8 am, I had consumed my favorite pre-run breakfast of oatmeal,...
Read MoreMy 90-day experience with coffee and running ↓ So, what’s the big deal about coffee? It’s just plant juice mixed with hot water (and sometimes milk), right? Just a bunch of basic atoms and molecules found in plants, combined around. Hate to break it to you, but...
Read More↓ Here are the 5 foods that will ↓ When I was a young child, I naively believed most of what I heard. I took the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, to heart until my household ran out of apples one day and I was forced to...
Read MoreGetty/Boyloso From improved sleep and circulation to reduced anxiety and more, regular exercise boosts immunity and strengthens the body’s defense against illness. How Exercise Strengthens the Immune System As we confront the difficult, enduring nature of COVID-19, finding long-term habits of immunity is becoming more important than ever....
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Jennifer Ludington. Interview with Jennifer Ludington, women’s fitness and wellness coach ♠ ↓ I first met Jennifer Ludington when she contacted me to be a part of The Freedom Body Summit, a web-based women’s fitness seminar that she organized. After speaking to her, I came away impressed by...
Read MorePhoto by Olenka Kotyk on Unsplash ↓ I don’t feel right if something isn’t just a little stiff or sore. Some people complain about sore muscles. I love them! Having sore muscles means I did something good for my body. It means I can eat what I want right now because...
Read MoreThis article was written for The Ready State Blog by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his wife Juliet Starrett. It is available for free there, alongside many other similar articles. If you like this kind of content I strongly recommend checking them out. ♣ ↓ ↓ Muscle mass is a major component...
Read More♠ I gained eighty pounds when I carried my twins. I jumped that insane amount while carrying two babies, two placentas, two amniotic sacs, and wayyyyy too many cheeseburgers and milkshakes. ↓ Yet I dropped to below my pre-pregnant weight just a few months after I gave birth. ↓ Plenty...
Read MoreEven when the pandemic ends, the fitness industry will look very different — as will the ways people work out ☑️ ☑️ As the coronavirus made its way across the world, Jade Wootton finally became a runner. ↓ “I always wanted to be one,” she says. “I thought the ideology...
Read More🔻 Since I started being interested in longevity and wellbeing a couple of years ago, I began noticing the way older people behave: their health, their wellbeing, their happiness. After many conversations and discussions, I understood they all regretted the same: having lost their agility and...
Read More♠ Torch fat. Slim your waist. If you’ve ever looked at weight loss supplements, you’ve probably seen metabolism pills and boosters that claim to burn fat in no time. But what does that actually mean, and can supplements really help your weight loss goals? Here’s what...
Read MoreMaking concessions to our changing bodies doesn’t mean giving up ↓ Something happened yesterday. It made me uncomfortable. I was working out, doing the Monday routine of weight lifting that pairs back and chest strengthening. I’m no bodybuilder, but I was kind of admiring my own guns as...
Read More♥ How the effects of fasting on our body and mind can help us lead a long, healthy and balanced life. We have probably all heard a lot about fasting in recent years and how it can affect everything from our general wellbeing and weight loss, the...
Read More♠ How effective beats efficient ↓ Over the past couple of decades (yes, decades) I have been an on-again-off-again runner. I have tried and failed, to build a running habit. It usually starts with enthusiasm, a new playlist and a variation on the famous Couch to 5K routine....
Read MoreIt’s here! Happy Women’s Health & Fitness Day! Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), this national day focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women of all ages. Since many women tend to put the needs of others before their...
Read MoreNo matter if you're looking to hire a trainer or you're a trainer looking to be the best at your job, you need to read this. Have the right mindset, ask the right questions, and you'll make the right choice! Hiring a personal trainer...
Read More↓ In a world that pushes toward the complex, there are still simple ways to stay healthy. Is it 8 to 12 reps to build muscle or 15 for size? Legumes, Paleo or not… discuss. Two doctors, two opinions on salt. Ugh. When it comes to achieving...
Read MoreCold exposure, ranging from cryotherapy to ice baths, is trending in the weight-loss world, but what if something a little less brutal could deliver the same metabolism-boosting benefits? ↓ The relationship between cold exposure and increased calorie burn is not exactly news. I first heard about bodybuilders lowering their...
Read More↓ If you've ever wondered if intermittent fasting is right for you, check out these great health and fitness benefits that show just how effective fasting can be to help you reach your goals! ↓ "Intermittent fasting" refers to periods of fasting followed by periods of feeding. The...
Read MoreDon’t get caught up in the marketing and hype — stay focused and keep your diet in check and you’ll be looking for a glamour model in no time. When it comes to lifting weights, countless amounts of conflicting information makes it almost impossible to separate...
Read More♥ Hey, you. It’s me. I mean you. I’m you, 15 years ago. Remember me? I’ve noticed lately you seem a little stretched to the limit. Your to-do list is as long as your arm. Your time is more in demand, maybe even in overdrive. Don’t lose...
Read MoreSkip dinner and a movie and get your hearts pumping with this sweat session for two. ↓ Looking at your schedule and wondering how you’re going to fit in work, family obligations, quality time with your partner, and a challenging workout? We can't-do much about dentist...
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