Tips for staying healthy and hydrated during summer workouts. While summer may be the perfect time to take your workout outdoors, the summer heat can be a problem particularly in areas with extreme heat and humidity. Exercising in warm weather … Continued
Summer is here, have you planned your vacation yet? Everyone needs some rest and relaxation, but the ideal summer vacation is not universal. While some people enjoy lounging around soaking up the sun with a sugary cocktail in hand, for … Continued
Once only found in specialty health food stores, organic foods are now sold regularly at most major supermarkets. While organic foods have become a popular trend, navigating and understanding organic food labels, claims and benefits can be confusing. On one … Continued
For active people that not only enjoy how staying fit allows them to live fuller lives but also want to help others experience the same thing, there are few careers better than becoming a personal trainer. In fact, this is … Continued
Returning soldiers have long struggled with their transition back into civilian life. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 the unemployment rate of new veterans ages 18 to 24 was over 5% higher than the average unemployment rate … Continued
Common sense tells you that if you have been actively lifting weights and working out and then stop for a couple months, you will lose the muscle and progress you have made. But did you know that if you start … Continued
The benefits of building and maintaining muscles are endless. Muscle building exercises can help protect your bones, reduce risk of injury, improve blood-sugar, aid in weight loss, improved mental health and sleep quality; to name a few Mix up the … Continued
Whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or knowing when to turn “off” and calling it a night, you’re not alone in not getting enough sleep. More than 50 million Americans don’t get the recommended 7 to 9 hours … Continued
Confused about how to lose weight? The internet is filled with advice on living a healthy lifestyle and loosing weight, but how do you know what’s proven to really work? Making healthy changes shouldn’t be overwhelming. Let’s dive in and … Continued
Strength training for most people consists solely of free weights, cables, or machines at the gym. If you’re looking for a new challenge or to shake things up a bit, resistance bands are a great addition to any strength training … Continued
