Posts by Jersey Strong
What 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.
Read More6 Resistance Band Exercises to Target Your Booty
What’s the best way to build your glute muscles? Targeted activation.
Read More8 Exercises to Give You Better Posture
When you neglect your posture, you invite chronic neck and back pain. Sitting improperly for extended periods of time in front of a computer, standing for hours with your shoulders hunched, and sleeping and lifting improperly, can all lead to debilitating aches down the road. Do these six quick and easy realignment exercises to help…
Read MoreThe Only Kettlebell Exercises You Need
Kettlebells are really an unsung hero of the gym. With just a few simple exercises, you can customize several different workouts to meet your needs. For experienced weight lifters, kettlebells can be a refreshing change to break up familiar workouts. For beginners, they’re a great way to transition into weight training. Isolate your muscles or…
Read MoreWinter Workouts & Wellness: The Ultimate Guide to Cold Weather Fitness
No matter how much we might want to once the cold snaps, we can’t hibernate. Instead, we’re tasked with finding ways to stay warm, happy, and healthy during the winter months when all we want to do is crawl right back under the covers. But working out during this time of year is especially important:…
Read More5 Blogs You Should Follow for the Best Healthy Recipes This Holiday Season
We’ve all experienced the nagging temptation of the dessert table at the holiday party. But this season you can set yourself up for success by bringing a healthy meal or dessert to the party. Are you hosting this year? No problem! We’ve compiled a list of the best healthy recipe blogs for you to find…
Read More5 Mistakes You May Be Making in Spin Class
New to spin class? You may be intimidated by those neat rows of bikes, or by the veteran pros who waltz over to a bike and know their exact settings. But don’t be nervous! The best part about spin is that you control your resistance – so you can tailor the class to your specific…
Read MoreHere’s What Science Has to Say About Morning vs. Evening Workouts
There’s so much conflicting research out there on when the optimal time to workout is. Morning people claim it boosts your metabolism, but nighttime people claim that actually doesn’t help you lose weight. Nighttime people claim it helps you sleep better, but morning people say that’s actually not true. So what’s the right answer?
Read MoreThe Best Halloween Costumes for People Who Love the Gym
Halloween is the perfect time to dress up as your favorite characters. Instead of spending $90 on a cheap costume online, why not draw inspiration from workout clothes you already have in your closet?
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