Ah, the D word. It’s been thrown around all over social media, some people for it, others are against it. Unfortunately, due to some companies and detox products, the word “detox” now carries a negative association. I say it is unfortunate because natural detox tools can actually be a really useful and something that you…
Are you trying to survive the Hunger Games? You’re sticking to your meal plan like a well-behaved member of the District. Everything seems to be going fine. Eat, train, rest, repeat. Somehow you’ve managed to evade the summoning for days, maybe even weeks. You even thought you could gamble on getting out…
Does your workout quality depend on how your day is going? Do you feel like you have to drag yourself to the gym in the morning? Looks like you need a mindfulness pick-me-up. Mindfulness is a way to strengthen your mind so you can focus better, feel less stressed and anxious, and…
Ask any old-school meathead in the gym about cardio training, and you might get a huff and a grunt. Not everybody includes cardio training in their program. And it’s possible to get lean, shred body fat, and transform your body without doing a ton of cardio. But what if you actually enjoy cardio? …
Intermittent fasting is a term you have probably heard before but may not know exactly what it means. When you hear the word fasting, you may think of another diet plan that will deprive you of nutrients and leave you feeling hungry and miserable throughout the day. However, intermittent fasting does not cause any of…
As you walk up to the brightly colored sign, hear the whirring sound of blenders, and see the happy, smiling faces passing by sipping on their straws, you may be looking forward to having a fresh, chilled smoothie of your own. But, do you really know what it’s in your smoothie? With…
There’s a single piece of equipment you’ll find in just about every physical therapy office around the world. It’s used to help patients build muscular strength and endurance, increase mobility, and ultimately recover from an injury or surgery. Know what it is? Anyone who’s ever had to rehab a shoulder, has probably used this for…
So you want to get ripped? At least lean enough to see some muscle definition. Lean enough to get your abs to pop and striations that carve out some lines on your physique. You know, lean enough that when you step in front of a mirror you go, “Damn, I look good.” There’s more than…
How do you eat healthy when other people in your home don’t? You’re tired and hungry, and you’ve got everything for your next meal. Maybe it’s something like chicken, rice, and steamed vegetables. In the perfect world, your kitchen would only be stocked with foods on your meal plan. Grab a fork and enjoy. Easy,…
You wake up in the morning, step on the scale, and stare back at the number dumbfounded. Weight loss: 0 pounds. Weight gain: 0 pounds. Or maybe you’re even up a pound or two. Kind of feels like a recipe for frustration and insanity, right? If you replay your past week of…