Posts by Jersey Strong
Why Are Rest Days So Important?
No, we’re not talking about lazy Saturdays or the days when you hit the snooze button more times than you probably should, just to get a few extra minutes of sleeping bliss. We’re talking about the recovery time your body needs between hitting the same muscle group twice. It’s more important than you think.
Read MoreA Guide to Choosing the Right Diet for YOU
There is a LOT of fluff out there about weight loss and diets, so we’ll address the elephant in the room right away: dieting is not easy, and traditional fad diets are not a long term solution for weight loss. But there are systems of eating designed to help you lose weight for good. All…
Read MoreKid’s Healthy Eating: How to Keep Your Child Healthy This Summer
Trying to get your kids to eat healthy during the school year when everyone is on a regular schedule is tough enough. In the summertime, it almost feels impossible. But with 1 in 5 kids today suffering from childhood obesity, it’s worth the effort it takes to get the good stuff on the table.
Read MoreThe Best Core Exercises for Beginners
Looking for a few foundational core exercises to start building strong abs? The good news is that you can begin your journey to a six pack, all without the need of expensive, space-eating equipment. Try these beginner level exercises, working up the intensity as you get stronger, and you’ll be building a firmer, more defined core…
Read MoreAdvanced Weight Loss 101: Easy Steps to Lose Weight Fast
When it comes to advanced weight loss, your approach should be more than just hitting the gym and eating healthier. Instead, you have to commit to a complete lifestyle change. The only way to take your weight loss from a few pounds to the changes you really want to see is to change your habits…
Read MoreHow to Add Extra Protein to Your Diet Easily
Looking to ramp up your metabolism? Protein can help you. Need more energy? Want to lose weight? Protein is there for you. Protein sometimes gets a bad rap, but let’s face it, your body needs craves it. It isn’t just for bodybuilders. It’s for the young, old, dieters, lifters, and everyone in between.
Read MoreWhat are the Top Exercises for People Over 50?
When it comes to the best fitness options for those 50 and older, there are so many exercise choices available—options that are vital for increasing mobility and flexibility, maintaining balance, and improving muscle strength and endurance. You’re probably realizing that your workout needs are changing as the years go by. Instead of solely thinking about…
Read MoreHow to Make a Morning Routine That Fits Your Busy Lifestyle
Question: What’s the one thing that every really successful person has, that can make you better at everything and that change your whole life?
Read MoreWhat Is the Mediterranean Diet?
During the 1950’s, a scientist named Ancel Keys noticed something strange. Poor populations in Italy on the Mediterranean coast were vastly healthier than even the wealthiest members of American high society. If you know anything about the Mediterranean diet, you know the spoiler: it turned out that the secret sauce (no pun intended) was in…
Read MoreHow Stress Sabotages Your Weight Loss (and How to Beat It)
We all know stress is really, really bad for us. It can cause unwanted weight loss, it can cause unwanted weight gain, and it can cause various health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and as a result, early death.
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