Good sleep is just as vital to your health as nutrition and exercise. Yet many people struggle to get consistent, restful sleep. Practicing good sleep hygiene—the habits and routines that promote quality rest—can make a big difference. Here are some of the most effective strategies: 1. Stick to a
How are circadian Rhythms impacting the microbiome and how to respect your body clock for optimal health. Circadian rhythms are light-dark cycles, as old as the first life on Earth. All life had to be intimately connected to cycles of the sun for evolution. Daily eating cycles, sleeping cycles, and seasonal
Do you need to train very, very hard every day to get results in the gym? Is your workout useless if it isn’t performed at ultra-high intensity? What if you just don’t feel like pushing right to the limit on some days? These are all common questions, and I’ll provide
Have you ever felt intimidated by the barbells and dumbbells in a gym? “How do I use those things?” you might have asked. Or maybe, “What weight is right for me?” That’s totally understandable! Machines in gyms often have instructions printed on them, which makes them more accessible. Barbells and
It really surprises me that still to this day, many women are still afraid of gaining muscle. Many women to this day are still shying away from weight training and overemphasizing Aerobic exercise. Here are 5 reasons why women should start hitting the weights with the intent to gain muscle.
Miracle diets, cleanses, crazy workout programs, strange supplements, wraps, measuring cups and scales, fasting, macro tracking—what’s the real secret to weight loss? Glad you asked—because we’ll give you the truth. No gimmicks, no nonsense. Just the info you actually need. Here’s the real secret to weight loss: Everyone is different,
How Fast Can You Gain or Lose Fitness? Many people who are thinking about exercising want to know how fast you can gain fitness. And current exercisers often want to know how fast you lose fitness if you stop training. Here are your answers! Gaining Fitness: It Only Takes Weeks
“How do I get better arms?” We get this question all the time. Sometimes it’s from people who are looking to build muscle in their biceps and triceps. Other times, people are looking to achieve better tone. We’ll answer the question for both crowds. Here are five things you can
Absolutely! Many people think that we get weaker as we get older. And it’s true that we’ll all experience some physical decline as we age. But it’s a fact that strength can be improved at any age, and older adults who train regularly can become incredibly strong. With continued training,
If you work hard all year to develop your “fitness habit,” you might get a little nervous during the holiday season. Will you lose your momentum? Will your cardiovascular fitness suffer? Will you get weaker? Will you gain weight? We get questions like that all the time as the end