The Importance of Rest Days and Recovery Workouts
Arguably, resting is as important as actually exercising. But why are rest days so important? Well, working out tears and breaks down muscles and rest...
Top 10 Bodyweight Exercises to Strengthen the Core
Often used interchangeably to describe six-pack abs, the core is actually a complex series of muscles and includes everything besides the arms and legs. A strong core...
The Side Stitch: What Causes It and Prevention Tips
It is one of the most unpleasant scenarios: You muster up the motivation to hit the trails, tie up your running shoes, start to hit your feet...
What Is Functional Training? All You Need to Know
The concept of functional fitness may be a bit elusive, because so many different exercise schools (think CrossFit, boot camps, etc.) claim their style of...
12 Fitness Habits to Improve Your Health
12 Healthy Exercise and Fitness Habits
1. Build A Routine
Habits are essentially developed by building and sticking to a routine. Particularly when first starting out in the fitness...
6 Tips for Becoming a Morning Workout Person
You either aren’t one or you are… Yes, we are talking about being that notorious “morning person” – the type of person anxious to tackle and seize...
The OMAD Diet: All You Need to Know
It seems like new, trendy diets surface every week. Usually claiming to be the best eating method to attain optimal health, many are simply a...
Weight Lifting for Beginners in 7 Steps
Weight lifting, or weight training, is intentionally exercising specific muscle groups to strengthen muscles with bodyweight, resistance bands, or weights. Including weight lifting in a...
Does the Anabolic Window ACTUALLY Exist?
Growing muscle mass and strength is tough work, requiring resistance training and optimal nutrition. While it is widely known that adequate protein and carbohydrates contribute...
The Ultimate Physical, Mental & Emotional Marathon Checklist
Running 26.2 miles is a monumental accomplishment, but most veterans agree that training for a marathon is the bigger challenge. The preparation leading up to...