Sometimes, life gets in the way of your workouts. You get a new job, have a baby or get injured, and you are forced to take time off from training. You’ve put in all the work to build muscle and strength, but if you stop training, what happens to it?
The pursuit of a better physique doesn’t have to be accompanied with over-the-top routines that are so complex it’s difficult to remember the exercise routines and you lose your form! Keeping a workout simple can build confidence, establishes a baseline for improvement, and the basic exercises you perform can be expanded with some easy to understand variations that still challenge your body!
Looking to improve your golf game? JayDee runs through a simple workout to keep your back tight, improve your range of motion and increase strength to drive the ball even further!
We all love a good BBQ and all the yummy food that is associated with a BBQ. Unfortunately, if you are trying to stick to a healthy eating plan then that is where a BBQ can really throw you off. My strategy is to bring a healthy dish that you can eat without guilt and everyone else will love!
Fat and oils are an important part of a healthy diet providing sustaining dense energy at approximately 40 calories per teaspoon (9 calories per gram), as well providing and/or helping you use the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Having some fat in your daily diet provides satiety, good health, and is important for everyone; it also makes food taste good!
We all know that it is important to spend time in the sun. It feels good and provides us with vitamin D that is so necessary for our health. The problem, however, is that too much sun exposure combined with not having enough protection can cause painful sunburns. When it comes to protection and sunscreens, there is a lot to be said about choosing the right sunscreen.
Soy is everywhere these days, but depending on who you ask , you will receive different responses as to whether it is a healthy or harmful food... Let's dig in and get to the bottom of what soy is, and how it can be used to benefit your diet!
You may or may not have heard of the famous PiYo workout. Put simply, it’s a high-energy, continual routine that blends Pilates and yoga to burn calories and tone muscles.
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One of the best things about summer is the abundance of local produce available at farmer’s markets across the country. You don’t even have to get up early on Saturday morning anymore to score great seasonal fruit as there are many farmers markets available mid-week and in the evening in most cities. Let's see what you should be looking for at your local market.
There are many ways you can have an outdoor adventure. Mountain biking, rock climbing, surfing, and skiing are all popular along with plenty of family-friendly options. If you are unsure how to start enjoying the great outdoors it is best to start simple: camping. As with any adventurous pursuit, the key to a successful and enjoyable time is proper planning.