The Risks Associated With A Sedentary Lifestyle
Most of us spend a lot of our day sitting down — either at home or at work. According to a recent American Heart Association (AHA) study, 80% of American workers sit for their jobs. This increase in sedentary time can have significant consequences if you’re not careful, including a higher risk of chronic diseases […]
What to Expect After Your First Workout?
It’s no secret that regular physical activity is necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Positive effects of working out include fewer health risks leading to chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, better weight management, and an improved mood with less anxiety. These benefits are all fantastic reasons to make exercise a habit. […]
How to Maintain Your Fitness Routine While Traveling
Hitting the gym isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when planning a vacation. Is it? After all, the whole point of getting out of town and exploring a different part of the country or world is to let your hair down, experience something different, and treat yourself to something indulgent. But once the […]
Tips for Overcoming Plateaus in Your Fitness Journey
We can all agree that the worst part of making progress is when it slows down. Whether we’re trying to lose five pounds, increase the weight we can lift, or run a mile a bit faster, workout plateaus are a real bummer. There’s good news, though! Your gym plateau won’t last forever. Staying consistent and […]
Why Consistency Is Key in Achieving Fitness Goals
“Consistency is key” is a phrase we hear repeatedly regarding exercise. But why is it so important? Won’t exercise here and there still yield results? The answer to the latter question is yes — but also no. Yes, you may see marginal changes if you exercise for a few weeks, take a month off, and […]
The Benefits of Starting Your Day with Exercise
You may not be a morning person right now, but should you try to adapt to morning exercise? Studies show that consistent exercise leads to moderate weight loss — no matter when you work out. However, morning workouts may give you a boost that goes beyond fat-burning. If you’ve thought about switching to a morning […]
Simple Yoga Poses for Stress Relief and Flexibility
There’s no denying it: life can be hectic. When we feel overwhelmed, it’s good to know techniques that can calm our minds and bodies. Yoga is an ancient practice rooted in India that focuses on flexibility, strength, and mental well-being. By using techniques developed thousands of years ago, you can find your center in stressful […]
Fact or Fake: Fruits and Veggies
It’s time we got down to the truth of things… Well, health things, that is… There’s so much fitness and health information online that it’s hard to tell fact from fake. We want you to know the truth, which is why we’re starting a new series called “Fitness Fact or Fake”. This series will This […]
3 Strategies for Avoiding the Thanksgiving Meal Blues
Stop feeling guilty about eating that Thanksgiving meal! So what if you stuffed your stomach with stuffing and gobbled down second servings of turkey? Is it the most nutritious meal ever? Of course not. But can you overcome it with a little post-Thanksgiving discipline? Oh yeah! Today we’re handing you three strategies to overcome the […]
5 Cooking Hacks That Will Make Your Meals Healthier
Originally published November 2018 – Updated June 2026 Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods or spending hours searching for complicated recipes. In fact, some of the most effective nutrition changes are also the simplest. A few smart adjustments in the kitchen can help you reduce unnecessary calories, increase protein and […]