You’ve heard the saying, “Variety is the spice of life,” right? I first encountered this phrase while knee-deep in a P90X workout, gasping for air as Tony Horton energetically championed the benefits of mixing things up. But here’s the kicker: while variety can make life exciting, it can also become the Achilles’ heel of your…
Protein is an essential nutrient that is vital in maintaining a healthy diet. It helps to build and repair tissues, produce enzymes and hormones, and support immune function. While many people think of meat, poultry, and dairy products as the primary protein sources, many unique and unexpected proteins can add variety and flavor to your…
Have you ever felt you’ve lost sight of your fitness goals or completely derailed? It’s a common feeling, especially when we encounter setbacks or have bad days or weeks. But the truth is that these pauses and relapses are a normal part of the journey toward achieving our fitness goals. This article will explore why…
This guest post was written by Toshoya McEwan, a CSEP-CPT and owner of ToshoyaMcEwan.com. Transitioning to a plant-based diet can seem daunting and almost close to impossible. You may even think there’s no way you can get all your nutrients and be satisfied with every meal. Luckily, that couldn’t be further from the truth! Plant-based diets…
Reaching the top of the mountain is what gets all the glory. It’s not the trudging up the mountain through horrific terrain or the sacrifices and missteps made along the way. Nor is it the preparation and planning that went into accomplishing such a feat. No one wants to think about those parts of the…
There is a lot of debate on whether or not cardio is a requirement of any health and fitness plan or if it’s over-hyped and unnecessary. In this article, we will discuss how cardio exercise can benefit you physically and mentally. We will also talk about the much heated debate on whether or not cardio…
Ah, the ever-elusive weight loss journey. Delve a little into the realm of fitness online, and one thing becomes crystal clear: the pivotal role of water. Water isn’t just a passive spectator in your body’s orchestra. It heals, detoxes, revitalizes, and even sharpens that noggin of yours. In simple terms, water is irreplaceable. Yet, here’s…
There are a lot of benefits to a home gym, and many reasons that having one might be better for you than going to a traditional gym. This article will discuss the many benefits of building a quality home gym. We will also discuss how a home gym can be more beneficial than a standard…
So yesterday, I wrote a blog post about my running must-haves (you can read that here)—things I take with me to be comfortable, ways to avoid getting overwhelmed by the urge to quit, and, basically, ways to pamper myself. Last night, I was watching running videos on TikTok. I found many videos of people running…
Home gyms present a way to do so comfortably for people stepping into fitness for the first time—dipping their toes in the water without fearing being judged or feeling awkward. This is why so many decide to build a home gym. However, developing the “right” tools for building a starter home gym can be just…
