Summer is finally here, and if you’re looking to take care of your body and soul this season, there’s no better way to celebrate than by taking your workout outdoors. “From the perspective of physical health benefits, being outdoors in direct sunlight triggers the production of vitamin D,” explains fitness expert and nationally certified trainer and […]
When you log a good workout, your brain rewards you with endorphins, aka those “feel-good hormones” that can improve your focus and mood while lessening pain. But, even though you’ve got a physiological guarantee that you’ll feel euphoric after a sweat session, it can often be tough to find the motivation to actually get to […]
When you log a good workout, your brain rewards you with endorphins, aka those “feel-good hormones” that can improve your focus and mood while lessening pain. But, even though you’ve got a physiological guarantee that you’ll feel euphoric after a sweat session, it can often be tough to find the motivation to actually get to […]
Forget four-letter words when it comes to getting healthy and shaping up for summer (namely, D-I-E-T). To really reshape your attitude toward food, health, and wellness, it’s all about making small changes to create a healthier lifestyle that will make you feel good and look good. Even better, the results will last for more than […]
It’s no wonder High-Intensity Interval Training, aka “HIIT,” workouts have become so popular. These workouts alternate intense bursts of heart-pumping exercises with short periods of rest, putting them at a calorie-burning advantage. In fact, you can think of HIIT workouts as a “BOGO” in the fitness world: The exercises creates an oxygen deficit that your […]
When I found myself downward dogging in a pen of baby goats that enthusiastically alternated between nibbling on my T-shirt and jumping on my back, I could have claimed I was doing it in the name of sustainable land management — but that wouldn’t quite be true. In reality, I found myself in such a […]
When I found myself downward dogging in a pen of baby goats that enthusiastically alternated between nibbling on my T-shirt and jumping on my back, I could have claimed I was doing it in the name of sustainable land management — but that wouldn’t quite be true. In reality, I found myself in such a […]
You know squats tone your legs and crunches target your core. But what workouts are best for your heart? The short answer: aerobic exercises, aka cardio. That’s because aerobic exercise can decrease inflammation, which lowers the risk of atherosclerosis, or fatty buildups in the arteries that can eventually lead to heart disease, according to researchers. […]
Chances are you’ve resolved to be healthier this year. In 2017, “Get Healthy” was the most searched resolution, according to Google. But making healthy choices and changes is easier said than done. Need some extra help? We’ve spoken with local and national experts to get their top health tips for everything from working out at home to eating […]
Being an athlete, my overall wellness is extremely important. It took me years to actually figure that out, and how to love my body and make it strong. When I found the right motivation, exercise, treatment, and nutrition I needed, it propelled me on my journey to the Olympics, while giving me the success in […]
