Snack Time Attempt to eat health conscious snacks in between meals to help repress your hunger. Eating smaller meals during the day can play a role on keeping the metabolism working throughout the day and... [Read more...] E-mail
Exercise and Your Brain We all know regular exercise is great for our physical health, but did you know it can be just as important for mental health? Exercise causes several positive changes in our brains that can... [Read more...] E-mail
Debunking Common Fitness Myths 1. No Pain. No Gain. Muscle soreness is not a determining factor of the effectiveness of your workouts. Your muscles become sore because of a breakdown in muscle fibers. Recovery is... [Read more...] E-mail
10 Encouraging Tips for Successful Weight Loss 1. Write it down. Keep an accurate food log of everything you put into your mouth. Research says that those who keep food logs tend to lose weight effectively. Some great sites to log... [Read more...] E-mail
Java Junkies As summer comes to an end, fall schedules begin picking up and life is suddenly chaotic. If you’re like me, you probably need a cup or two of coffee within reach at all times in order to... [Read more...] E-mail
9 Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief According to the National Academy for Sports Medicine, approximately 80% of the U.S. adult population will experience chronic lower back pain at some point in their lives. With such a staggering... [Read more...] E-mail
Training by Target Heart Rate Exercising with a plan is always important, but knowing how hard to push yourself is almost as important in physical activity. Training by your heart rate is an accurate way to assess level of... [Read more...] E-mail
Self-Myofascial Release: Foam Rolling 101 Imagine a day where you have absolutely no pain, no tension, no stiffness, and no knots. Sounds incredible, right? Getting to that point is possible, you just have to work at it. How you ask? With... [Read more...] E-mail
5 Myths About Muscle Soreness Ever had a tough workout that leaves you feelings for the next three days? You're experiencing the effects of Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS for short. Believe it or not, this is a... [Read more...] E-mail
7 Tips for Staying Hydrated 1. Drink before you’re thirsty. Need to quench your thirst? Chances are you’re already dehydrated. Your best defense against dehydration? Drinking water on a consistent basis, so... [Read more...] E-mail
