https://youtu.be/esMFUdtyPlY Strength is one of the most important factors for achieving improved performance in sports or in everyday life. So how do we develop strength in a way that is safe, effective, while also being sustainable in the long run? There’s no doubt it starts with some proper planning and…
Don’t Go It Alone, Work Out as a Couple Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Work out as a couple? You mean, sweat together?? Only if you want a better relationship, want to improve your sex life, get more oomph out of your workouts, and lose some weight while getting healthier. This…
March is nutrition month and time to think more about what we feed ourselves. Food has a tremendous impact on how we perform both mentally and physically. Do you pay enough attention to the connection between food and how you feel? There is a lot of confusion about food with…
https://youtu.be/RV9qpRpVZps Does your fitness routine ever fall off track? Do you ever try some “new” type of training that leaves you frustrated because it takes longer to learn the moves rather than actually doing the workout? I totally can relate! Keeping things fresh and innovative is great, but it takes…
Your changes are sustainable Sustainability is the most important thing to consider when you are starting anything new. Ask yourself – Is this something I will do forever? If the answer is “No way” or “I don’t know…” than maybe the change is too big and you should start with…
https://youtu.be/D-vWaCnjA3c Love is in the air! When I think of February, I typically think, Valentine’s Day. It seems to be everywhere you go with hearts, flowers, special “Be Mine” gifts, and blissful couples posting about their love … Yes, for some Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to indulge in romance,…
https://youtu.be/MLalvzYGxDI%20 At the beginning of every new year, there is always that common question we ask: “What’s your Resolution going to be for this year”? It’s great to have resolutions, but they do not mean anything unless they are realistic and if we are committed to achieving them over the…
https://youtu.be/AE8ZeCBqrkA Are you still feeling those holiday cookies lingering around your middle? Oh, the sweet goodness of a cookie is so tasty in the moment. Days later you may wonder, “What was I thinking?!” You probably weren’t! But not to worry… That moment on the lips is NOT forever on…
As I get older and feel younger and better than I ever have, it becomes very clear that ageing is a disease that one can try to avoid given the right tools. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle can make all the difference on how the years add up and take…
We cannot live well without adding fiber to our diet on a daily basis. Why? Because fiber is meant to clean our intestines ……it is our body’s internal broom! However, it is important to note that there are different types of fiber. Adding the right type of fiber can help…