Healthy Living
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 MoreThe Best Exercises to Do With A Friend
Everything is better together! Be it with a friend, partner, or colleague, studies show working out with a partner has more benefits than hitting the weights or cardio machines solo. It can increase energy, determination and even provide better results. That said, here are a few creative exercises that prove teamwork pays off!
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 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 MoreHow to Build a Fitness Journey Instagram (And Build Your Following)
In the digital age, creating a fitness journey Instagram is a great way to keep yourself motivated, track your progress, and interact with other people in the fitness community. Instagram has long been a channel for people trying to increase strength, lose weight, alter their diet, and feel inspired while doing so.
Read MoreHealthy Foods You Can Find at Most Holiday Parties
We get it: December is a tough month. So much shopping, wrapping and cooking, not to mention all the invites, like office holiday parties, neighborhood potlucks and family gatherings. It can make sticking to a healthy diet challenging—but not impossible.
Read More10 Motivational Fitness Quotes to Keep You Going Strong in 2023
Hoping to shed some pounds this year? Finding motivation can be tough, especially if you are just starting out. A simple reminder of why you made weight loss a priority this year is all it takes to find that extra spark of determination. To guide you on your journey, here are 10 motivational fitness quotes…
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…
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