The Importance of Stretching
I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times: "make sure you stretch before and after a workout!" But why do we need to stretch? And how does it benefit us? Read on to learn all about it!
Consistency is Key
Learn how important it is to keep to your daily exercise routine and meal plan. Don't over exert yourself, just stay the course and the results will surprise even yourself.
Keeping Your Gut in Mind
The importance of gut health has become quite the topic within nutrition in recent years. Studies have shown a healthy gut can not only improve physical health, but also mental health and mood disorders. Read on to learn more about your gut and how it affects your daily life.
Stretching Techniques
Perform these stretches before and after each workout to reduce risk of injury and to decrease recovery time.
Intuitive Eating
Intuitive eating is more recent approach to health and food that goes against typical diet mentality. It focuses greatly on mindfulness and knowing your body’s hunger cues. Read on to learn more about intuitive eating and how to listen to your body.
Why Stay Hydrated?
Now that summer is here and in full swing, we’re all ready to go out on hikes, to the beach, and just enjoy the hot weather. With all these activities and especially while exercises during any season, you have to stay hydrated. Read more to learn why!
Supplementation
Supplements are now widely accessible to consumers, and the selection continues to grow year after year. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs or botanicals. It may be hard to identify which supplements are right for you, but it depends on a variety of factors including your genetic makeup, and most important, your lifestyle.
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
We’ve been hearing the importance of mental health a lot this past year. There are many ways to protect your mental wellbeing: getting the right amount sleep, eating healthy foods, and going outside in the sunshine. Exercise is a huge factor in your mental health! Whether it’s lifting weights, running, or yoga, getting up and moving around is a great way to clear your head and keep your brain healthy!
Pre and Post Workout Nutrition
Pre and post workout nutrition is one of the most asked about topics within nutrition and fitness. The answer is never the same for anyone. Read on to better understand how knowing your proper pre and post workout nutrition can better your lifestyle and improve your overall health.
Is Sugar the Enemy?
Is sugar the enemy? It is a more complex answer then one may think. Sugar is typically viewed as the enemy within nutrition, which it certainly can be in excess, but without sugar, we also wouldn’t have as many nutrient dense foods that we have today. Read on to learn to if sugar is really the enemy of the healthy lifestyle.
Why is Adequate Protein Intake so Important?
Protein intake is so important because during training you are breaking down your muscles. In order to rebuild your muscle you must have adequate protein intake and this will lead to muscular hypertrophy and increased strength. Learn more about your needed protein intake!
What are Vitamins?
Let’s dive into the topic of vitamins where I will highlight the most essential vitamins to the human body and their functions. You’ll learn about vitamins, how they benefit you and your health, and how to get more in your diet.