Posts by Jersey Strong
5 Detoxing Tips That Are Actually Good for You
Pretty much everyone agrees that detox diets aren’t good for you. But that doesn’t mean eating to dexotify is bad. The bad stuff—we’re talking juice cleanses and maple syrup chugging—deprives your body of essential nutrients. The truth is, a healthy body already detoxifies on its own (that’s what the liver and kidneys are for!). Still,…
Read MoreHigh Protein Recipes to Boost Your Workout
It can be hard to fit in the perfect fuel before your workout, without relying on the same protein shake. High protein snacks will not only help you stay fuller longer, but you’ll be full with right nutrition to help you build muscle and burn fat during your workouts, or repair immediately after a gym session.…
Read MoreRunning & Walking Tips: 7 Common Treadmill Mistakes
Hitting the treadmill is one of the best ways to get the body moving and heart pumping. Whether you walk or jog (or do a little bit of both), a treadmill workout almost always feels good. But like any other exercise equipment, you need to make sure you’re using the treadmill correctly. We see people…
Read MoreWhat’s Worse for Your Health — Smoking or Not Exercising?
Whew! Quite the loaded question, huh? Abstaining from smoking and making sure to attend the gym would be the best course of action; but let’s take a step-by-step approach to answering the question. By now, we all know smoking can cause cancer, emphysema and a myriad of other issues. But is it worse than not exercising?
Read MoreBuilding Muscle on Keto: The Essential Guide
When you’re on a diet like the ketogenic diet, building muscle can get hard. But it’s not impossible, and a lot of what you have to do to build muscle on the keto diet comes from normal strength-building best practices. Here’s how. What’s Keto? The keto diet is simple: replace your carbs with fats. The…
Read MoreFive Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out If You Lack Motivation
We’ve all been there: when you don’t feel like working out, you take a one-way trip to… DUN DUN DUN! Excuse City. Excuse City is filled with phrases like: I am too tired today. I’m too sore from my last workout. I don’t feel like getting sweaty. I don’t even know what I’m doing at…
Read MoreEasy Hacks to Fit in 10,000 Steps During the Winter
Ahh, winter is here! If you’re not a fan of the cold it can be very tempting to curl up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate to binge your favorite Netflix show.
Read MoreGame Day Snacks That Won’t Add On Inches
Football season is all about inches, but that doesn’t mean the inches have to be adding to your waistline. Avoid weight gain by planning ahead with healthier snacks for you and your guests. Swap out some of your usual game day finger-foods with these low-fat alternatives to keep the inches on the field and off…
Read MoreThe Best Winter Running Gear
It may not feel like it right now, but winter is indeed coming. You want to keep/start running, but let’s be honest, motivation can drop when it’s a little chilly outside — we get it. But never fear! We’ve rounded up some of the best winter gear for running to help you stay warm and…
Read MoreTraining for Strength and Power: Where to Start
Aerobic activity is important to our health, a directive most people probably already know (even if they don’t always follow it). Getting the heart pumping and our bodies sweating—all good. But training for strength and power? It’s just as important, especially as we grow older. But here’s thing: if you’ve been mindful about taking part…
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