There’s been a lot of talk about functional fitness lately, but what is it and what does it do? Functional fitness prepares your body for real-life movements, making daily tasks easier and more efficient. According to the Mayo Clinic, functional fitness focuses on simulating common actions like squatting, reaching, and…
If you’re motivated to get your daily workout in but can’t always make it to the gym, you’ll likely get moving outside, do some bodyweight exercises, or maybe you break a sweat in the home gym you built! However, buying free weights and other fitness equipment can get pricey! So, what’s an…
A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a beer or glass of wine, and go to town! Unfortunately, it’s not so simple. A favorite meal or snack will definitely perk you up for…
Building muscle takes time. Here’s how long you can expect it to take, and how to speed up the process. Building muscle takes much longer than most people realize. It’s a slow — almost excruciatingly slow — process that can feel discouraging when you don’t see the muscle definition…
Walking can definitely move the needle when you’re looking to shed pounds, but it also has lots of other benefits, like fostering creativity, promoting heart health and improving balance. Another oft-overlooked benefit: Walking regularly can help you maintain your weight, especially if you’ve recently shed some pounds. For many people, maintaining weight loss is even more challenging than…
When you’re working on improving your healthy eating habits, some strategies are pretty obvious, such as adding more veggies to each meal and sipping on more water. Other advice, like “eating everything in moderation,” can be a little trickier to define. In other words, what does moderation mean? “Moderation means including…
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect, give thanks and enjoy some delicious food — with the daunting challenge of not overdoing the calories. While the tryptophan in turkey might make you sleepy (hello, food coma), it’s possible to indulge in your favorite foods without going overboard. With a little planning (Think: a well-balanced…
It can be easy to view hunger as a bad thing — and while it’s certainly an inconvenient feeling — it’s as innate as the need to yawn or go to the bathroom. In fact, hunger is a crucial biological signal. To understand this, a refresher of the autonomic nervous…
Instead of a high in carbs, starchy potato loaded with a lot of sour cream, try cauliflower instead. This recipe is only 90 calories and will be much more beneficial to your diet as well as put more veggies on your family’s plates! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil…
Whether you’re hitting the beach, tanning by the pool or just trying to look and feel your best this summer, it’s important to incorporate fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables into your diet. With all that sunshine comes foods that are packed with antioxidants, nutrients and water to rehydrate your long…
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