The Best Time of Day to Exercise It would be impossible to narrow down a perfect time that everyone should exercise. However, your perfect time of day to get your most effective workout should be the time that YOU can commit to be consistent. There are benefits to morning and evening workouts: Potential benefits of […]
Start Walking and Improve Your Health Walking has several benefits for your health including preventing heart disease. Walking also addresses a lot of risk factors: Improves good cholesterol (HDL) Lowers blood pressure (it is recommended to shoot for a top number (systolic) of 120 mm Hg or lower) Aids in weight management […]
Keeping Your Health and Fitness Goals on Track at Work Long hours, demanding clients and deadlines can distract you from your health and fitness goals during work hours. Here are three tips you can use at work to keep your goals on track. Start with your “why” It’s important to remember why […]
Quick and Simple Green Protein Smoothie Recipe Try this tasty green protein smoothie from MyFitnessPal. Ingredients 2 cups (60g) baby spinach, lightly packed 1 cup (240ml) water 1 1/2 (225g) cups pineapple chunks, frozen 1/2 small banana, frozen 1/2 cup (122g) 2% Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons honey Directions Puree spinach and water […]
6 TIPS TO BURN FAT FAST These six tips may change the way you think about your fat-burning strategy: Strength training- Resistance helps build muscle and cut fat by increasing calories burned at rest. More protein- Suppresses appetite with less calories while supporting muscle mass preservation. Sleep to success- Decreases risk of weight gain by […]
BEST MUSCLE BUILDING FOODS Try implementing this list of 20 high-protein food options when trying to build muscle: Eggs Nuts Protein shake Full-fat cottage cheese Chickpeas Lean beef Rotisserie chicken Lentils Salmon Fermented dairy products Scallops Chia seeds Plain Greek yogurt Brown rice Tuna Pork tenderloin Beans Almond butter Quinoa Turkey REFERENCE The Editors. […]
REST FOR RESULTS: HOW SLEEP HELPS WEIGHT LOSS Sleep for weight loss When your body is deprived of quality sleep, it responds the same as if it were experiencing physical stress. Lack of sleep causes your body to release chemicals telling your body to quickly refuel, leading to sugar cravings. Look good, feel […]
Eating the right bedtime foods will help you fall asleep quicker, build lean muscle while you snooze and keep you satisfied all night long to avoid morning hunger and next-day junk food cravings. Here are some nutrient-packed snacks to benefit your body before bedtime: Greek yogurt – High in protein and low […]
Implementing healthy eating habits can be a challenge. Keep these four easy eating tips in mind to help you lose fat, build muscle, and improve your overall health. Boost your protein with omega-3s – Along with lean meats consider fish as a healthy protein. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids linked to improved heart, bone, […]
Post-workout pain can creep up on you when trying a new exercise or pushing yourself a little too hard. While these effects can linger for 2 to 3 days, there are ways to help prevent body aches. Here are 7 ways to avoid muscle soreness. Stretch – Lengthening tight muscles helps mobility and thorough […]
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