Eating for Energy Food gives you energy, but not all foods are created equal. If you're working out, you need to give your body the right fuel to not just get through the workout, but to optimize your energy levels, support your fitness goals, and promote...
The Connection Between Physical Fitness and Mental Health Everyone knows that exercising is good for your physical health. However, there are also other benefits. For instance, did you know that physical fitness affects mental health as well? It's true! Physical fitness is not only good for...
Understanding the Importance of Sleep You know that you need to sleep. But did you know how absolutely vital it is? The importance of sleep cannot be understated. However, so many people are sleep deprived. Are you? There's a good chance you are. Many adults don't get...
Spring Training For All! When you first hear the phrase "spring training", you might immediately think of baseball and with good reason. But did you know that this concept applies to everyone else as well? In baseball, spring training is a time for players to get back...
Good Nutrition Doesn't Have to Be Hard! We're all busy, so it can often feel too time-consuming or challenging to eat a healthy diet. It's common for people to think that good nutrition is something that's complex, difficult, or costly. That's not true! Getting enough vitamins,...
Daily Habits to Improve your Health When the phrase "improve your health" is said, a lot of people think about overhauling their lives and changing everything. And sometimes that's necessary. However, there are also some smaller things you can do every day to improve your health....
Beating the Winter Blues For many people, January and February result in the winter blues. In most areas, it's colder, there's less sunlight, and the start of the year often means busier schedules as well. All of that combined can leave people feeling down in the...
Getting Back into Working Out Whether you've been out of your fitness routine for a few weeks or a few months (or even longer), it can sometimes seem tough to get back into a workout schedule. It's easy to feel discouraged or even overwhelmed in these...
Tips for Keeping your New Year's Resolutions Keeping your New Year's resolutions can be tough. Don't worry, this is true for most people. In fact, studies show that only about 9% of people who set resolutions actually keep them. However, there's a trick to it. Here's what...
Why Rest and Recovery is So Important When you're working out regularly, rest and recovery days can feel like a step back. If you're focused on achieving your goals, you may think that more is always better and that you need to keep going, going, going....
A lot of people think that getting in shape requires fancy equipment, an expensive gym membership, and a lot of money. This isn't true! You don't need to break the bank to live a healthy lifestyle. In fact, being healthy and active can actually help you save...
Tips for Meal Planning When it comes to eating, it’s generally much healthier to cook your meals at home, as opposed to eating at restaurants or fast food takeout places. However, a lot of people feel like they don’t have enough time to cook at home....
Life is stressful. It can be tough to meet all of your personal and professional commitments and stress and anxiety can pop up at nearly any time. The good news is that there are several different things that you can do to feel calmer and...
You've likely read conflicting stories on whether coffee is good for your health, or if it's actually bad for your health. No matter which of these statements is true, or if the truth is a mixture of both, the reality is that drinking too much...
Having Trouble Sleeping? Here Are Some Tips It’s important to get enough sleep. However, a lot of us don’t get the sleep we need. Not sleeping enough can leave you feeling tired and sluggish during the day. It can also make it more difficult to concentrate,...
Great Ways to Change Up Your Workouts This Spring Depending on where you live, the warm spring weather has either already arrived or is right around the corner. The spring isn't just a great time to take your exercise routine outside, but it's also a good...
The spring weather is on its way, there's finally more daylight, and the end of winter is approaching. For some of us, winter was a time where we spent more time sitting indoors than we usually do, so the spring is a good time to...
Coping with a Cold Cold season isn’t quite over yet. You might still be feeling sick and, while the best treatment for a cold tends to be rest and plenty of fluids, some foods can help support your body when you’re feeling unwell. Despite the fact...
Avoid an Afternoon Crash with these Healthy Foods We’ve all been there. The day is dragging on and, by mid-afternoon, you’re struggling to make it through your busy day. While it can be tempting to reach for a chocolate bar or an energy drink during these...
During the winter, it can be tempting to choose "comfort food" to keep you warm and happy during the cold days and even colder nights.However, this isn't the best strategy for your waistline or your health. While sticking to a healthy diet won't necessarily keep...