The glute bridge is a fantastic exercise to help combat our often weak glute and core muscles as it works our gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and transverse abdominis. This guide will look at the fundamentals of a glute bridge, how to do it properly, its benefits, and six different variations you can try out in your … Read more
Almost every runner has felt unduly sore after a workout at one time or another. Perhaps you finished your first marathon, nailed a 5k PR, or did a hard hill workout. Either way, when you have delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), it’s a sign that your body is trying to heal the damage from your workout … Read more
The holiday season is a special time of year when friends and family gather together to eat, drink, and be merry. But let’s face it. Trying to stick to our usual, healthy diets, with so much delicious temptation on every table, is tricky. All of those special treats and family traditions. They are hard to … Read more
Going for a walk is one of the simplest, yet still quite effective, ways to exercise. Walking Is associated with many positive physical and mental health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health and functioning, reduced blood pressure, increased strength of the muscles in the lower body, decreased anxiety, elevated mood, and a decreased risk of lifestyle … Read more
No one likes to be under the weather dealing with a cold. Between nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, sneezing, and coughing, the last thing you often feel like doing when you have a cold is to eat. However, it’s important to make sure that you are still trying to fuel your body with … Read more
The universal diet advice often seems to be “eat more protein,” and protein seems to be the most revered macronutrient. Although each of the three major macronutrients is important for your health and has a place in a well-balanced, healthy diet, there are unique physiological functions and benefits of protein that certainly make it important … Read more
There shouldn’t be one person in the world who doesn’t want to be happy. However, as hard as we may try, happiness doesn’t always come naturally, and sometimes, given the challenges of life, a genetic predisposition to depression, and other struggles, we will have to work at trying to be happy. Some people have heard … Read more
Most people inherently know that alcohol is not considered nutritious by any standard, and drinking too much alcohol can lead to weight gain, among other adverse health effects. However, alcoholic beverages are not only a common way to celebrate or interact in social situations, but drinking alcohol in moderation can also decrease stress and anxiety … Read more
One of the most common weight loss tips we hear is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are typically relatively low in calories but are packed with vitamins and fiber. The high water content can make them more filling, helping you feel fuller on fewer calories. This, in turn, may help promote … Read more
We all know that exercise is fantastic for the body. Aerobic exercise, such as running, cycling, or jumping rope, strengthens your cardiovascular system, reduces your risk of diseases, boosts mental health, and burns calories, while resistance training increases muscular strength, strengthens bones, and can help build muscle, with tons of overlap in the benefits of … Read more
With the sheer number and scope of popular weight loss diets these days, it can feel like you almost need a specialized degree or full-semester college course to choose the best weight loss diet for you. To name just a few, there is the very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet, macronutrient ratio diets like the Zone diet … Read more
As much as walking can help your body feel better by building cardiovascular endurance by strengthening your heart and lungs and strengthening your legs—some people do find that their lower back hurts when walking. There are several different potential causes of lower back pain when walking, but the good news is that most of the … Read more
Salt can be a fairly polarizing ingredient. We often hear about the health risks associated with high-sodium diets, namely the increased risk of hypertension. But, are there healthy salts? It seems like there are certain types of salt that are touted among the nutrition and health industry to be not just not unhealthy but actually … Read more
We all know that it’s important to drink water, but plain water can sometimes be unappealing, especially if you are accustomed to sweetened fruit juices, sodas, and sports drinks. Fruit-infused water is a way to make water more palate pleasing and appealing. For example, many people enjoy drinking lemon water, which is made by adding … Read more
Let’s face it: running is hard, especially if you are a beginner who is trying to get in shape or if you’re an experienced runner trying to push yourself toward a PR. Perceived exertion refers to how difficult or vigorous your effort level feels during exercise. Runners may be familiar with the acronym RPE, which … Read more
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