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Recommit to Getting Fit: How to Bounce Back to the Gym
Many people who live a fitness-based lifestyle can attest to how incredible it is. However, sometimes life gets in the way and you have to take an extended break from the gym or weight room. This could be due to injuries, illness, business, or burnout. Depending on the situation, this break could last weeks or…
How to Prevent Injuries and Sprint Safely
Sprint training is beneficial for many reasons, but it can be dangerous if you are not properly prepared for it. Prehab is a way to help avoid injury by preparing your body for the intensity of sprinting. What is prehab? Prehabilitation, or prehab, is an exercise program or routine aimed at strengthening your body in…
Myth Busting: Why Counting Calories Has Nothing to Do with Weight Loss
We’re sorry to tell you this, but it’s not possible to lose a lot of weight overnight. Some people do lose weight more quickly than others, and you can slim down a little while you sleep, but generally speaking, losing weight takes some careful planning and a lot of time. Here are some of the…
Mindful Eating for Beginners
In our society, people are always on the go and barely have time to eat, let alone eat mindfully. Eating can feel like a chore, and for most people, eating mindfully just means remembering to eat. This guide is for anyone who wants to improve their eating habits, eat less, and enjoy their…
The Link Between Sunshine, Vitamin D & Immune Health
Why is vitamin D called the “sunshine vitamin”? The most beneficial micronutrient is a fat-soluble vitamin called vitamin D. Vitamin D has two slightly different types, called vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. Sunlight is the prime source of vitamin D. The reaction of sunlight on the skin produces vitamin D3. This is our main…
How to Do Sprints: Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes
If you want to improve your fitness levels more quickly, consider adding sprint training to your schedule. Adding intervals of faster sprints alongside slower intervals can give you impressive results. Sprint workouts are ideal for people who don’t have time for long, steady, endurance exercise but who still want the same (or better)…
Hotel Room Circuit Workout
This article provides a few suggestions for exercising in a hotel room with minimal equipment. However, there are many other ways to exercise that are not included here. Push A push is a movement in which you use your upper body to push yourself or something else away. Your shoulder joint allows you to…
Just Walk It Off: How Walking Can Improve Your Emotional Well-Being
We are all aware that walking has many benefits including toning muscles and boosting heart health, but did you know that it also has a positive effect on mood and mental health? If you have ever gone for a walk to clear your head, you know that it can be very helpful in…
The Pillars for Your Fitness Success
The 4 Pillars for Your Fitness Success Let’s Talk Nutrition! If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I am open about my childhood memories of my mother always being on a diet. If there was a new fad diet, she was willing to try it. I watched…
What is Collagen and Why Do People Use It?
Collagen is a type of protein that is very abundant in the human body. It is found in bones, muscles, skin, and tendons. Collagen is a protein that helps give strength and structure to the body. It is found in connective tissue and skin, and helps to keep the body’s cells together. Collagen…
