With spring in the air, many people are likely stressing about the upcoming allergy season. By definition, allergies are your body's reaction to allergens, a sign that the immune system is working overtime. Allergens are particles your body considers foreign, which forces your immune system to respond to it –…
We have all heard the popular saying “change can be a good thing”. This statement could not be truer when it comes to switching up a workout routine. Sometimes we know we need a change, but it can be challenging and a little overwhelming to think about how to go…
As with many foods, milk has undergone an extreme love-hate relationship in the health community. It has swung from being a necessary part of everyday life (remember the ‘Got Milk?’ slogan?) to a potential risk to your health. (The China Study). As with most things, the truth is somewhere in…
There's nothing better than a girl feeling like her Prince Charming just swooped her off her feet effortlessly without a bulging belly getting in the way! Maybe this is a stretch, but the bottom line is that grooms may need manly wedding workouts and diet help too! If you’re a groom…
When you work out your legs, do you use a well-rounded leg routine? One that not only works on those big main leg muscles, but the other parts that may be left out? Will your knees and calves and inner thighs get a work out by doing your usual leg…
The warmer weather is approaching and that means most of us are ramping up the frequency and intensity of our workouts. We are all striving to build the type of body we can feel confident about when we go to our summer pool parties and beach days. With this in…
Want a flatter looking stomach? A strong back with good core support? Then this Total Gym workout is for you! The secrets to a flatter stomach lie not only in your posture and how you recruit your core muscles, but also cardio and your diet. This post will focus on…
Protein bars are a quick way to add some quality protein to your daily routine, usually without a lot of fat and calories. However, even when they don’t break your calorie bank, they can quickly break your piggy bank because of the cost! That’s why do-it-yourself protein bars make good…
These days with so many fitness programs flying into our lives at lightning speed, it’s incredibly difficult to even keep track of them all. When you want to find the best one for you, it becomes even more of a puzzle to figure out when trying to sort through all…
Not all body is fat is bad; some of it is essential for a healthy life. In men, 3% of body fat is essential, with 10-25% of body weight as fat required for optimal health. In women, 12% of fat is essential with 18-30% of body weight as fat required…