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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....
Morning workouts can be extremely difficult for those of us who like to sleep in, and even for those who like mornings. But while you may think those people who wake up in the early A.M. hours to exercise are just a myth made up...
The fitness world is full of myths and assumptions about protein, something that can get confusing for both fitness veterans and newcomers. Many wonder if it necessary to supplement protein, when to supplement protein, how much is too much, and, if so, if it will...
What's your new years resolution? If you're like 75% of the population, your resolution is probably to lose weight or get fit. We all know how easy it is to drop that resolution come February, so how do you actually keep it? Well, here's a...
Exercise in the afternoon may be better than any other time, according to a new study reported by the New York Times. The study says that exercise may be most effective if it’s done midday, based on the fact that our bodies’ internal clocks, or circadian...
Working out in extreme temperatures -- hot or cold -- is always tricky and requires adjustments to your routine. One downfall of cold weather exercise is that our bodies automatically go into hibernation mode, craving fat and relaxation rather than a good workout. Luckily, on...
Exercise is the Key to a Happy Life Danielle Ayearst knows what it’s like to set a goal and work tirelessly towards it. The Fitness on the Go trainer spent years playing competitive hockey before ultimately training with, and trying out for, Team Canada. Not long after, she...
Long sunny summer days make it easy to get out of bed for your morning workout or run, but the days are getting shorter and colder, making those last few minutes under the covers more appealing. The key to remaining active lies in embracing a routine...
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and was told by her doctor that exercise would help to relieve her pain. She described to me how difficult it is (and, ironically, painful) to actually exercise, though, which prompted me to look into the...
Who is a bigger couch potato: you, or your pet? The obesity epidemic among North Americans doesn't stop at humans -- our pets are getting pudgy, too. Fitness companies have even started targeting pets with exercise classes and equipment like mini treadmills. Luckily, getting your pet in...
While the idea of couple’s fitness may conjure images of a cheesy montage straight from a romantic movie, it is actually a great way to spend time together and increase a couple’s bond. Not to mention it can make an otherwise bland workout fun. A...