Drink coffee to have a better nap This could possibly be the most counterintuitive piece of advice, however, a Japanese study demonstrated that those who had about 200 milligrams of caffeine before a 20-minute nap – felt more alert and performed better on computer tests than those who took a nap without caffeine. Explained simply,…
Getting the motivation to workout can be tough. I’m not saying this will make the workout you do any easier, but it will help you get up and get going. Preparation is key if you want to see results, you’ll have no excuse to turn down that workout. These tips will hopefully help you get…
So many people think that a good workout is simply just slapping some exercises together, adjusting the reps, rest time etc. together and soon you will be seeing some changes. However, there are many other factors that will impact your workout and the results. Here are a few areas that may need to be adapted…
In an ideal world, we’d all have at least an hour a day to devote to fitness, but in reality, 24 hours is not enough to juggle all of our commitments. But fear not, here are some great tips to help put the excuses aside and help find ways to exercise on a busy schedule….
The timing of eating can be important in how you feel and perform during exercise. The body needs fuel to be able to perform well, but without feeling too full or empty during exercise. Individuals typically vary in their timing of food intake, before every digests foods at different rates but also feel different on…
Are you looking to make some healthy changes that you can actually stick to all year round? I’ve put together 3 key health tips for this year. Only eat real food! This is a solid rule to follow to ensure you eat actual food, rather than chemical-filled food products, but if time and convenience are…
Yoga has been around for over a thousand years and historically was more than just a method of teaching. It is said that Yoga is one of the best things you can do for mind, body, and spirit. Studies show that over 20 million Americans practice yoga every day and that over $10 billion a…
Resistance bands can be used for many exercises including; Stretching and mobility Resistance band stretches can help you overcome the hardest part of stretching — feeling like you are limited by the range of motion in your muscles with the movements required by some advanced exercises. By simply looping a band around your ankle can…
Health experts agree that we are spending way too much time on our backsides. Prolonged sitting and the sedentary lifestyle that goes along with it has been linked to heart disease and a decreased range of mobility. To counteract this problem, the health conscious got on their own two feet, with standing desks taking over…
Many people wait until the end of the year to make promises to themselves that they will get healthier and fitter, but fail to follow through. Why wait for a new year to set new goals, when you can start fresh at the new season. With fall coming, it is a perfect time to start…
