7 Ways to Control Your Hunger Levels Post-Workout
It’s all too common… You hit the gym hard and make the trek back home, only to head to the kitchen and raven down your pantry. But...
8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Workout
Although its well-known we should be doing it, intertwining exercise into our lifestyles may not be occurring for various reasons or excuses. Whether based on a fear...
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The iliotibial band (IT) or tract is a thick strip of connective tissue, or ligament, that runs down the outside of the thigh and connects the hip...
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 8 Best Anxiety Exercises to Do Outdoors
Regular exercise has many known physical health benefits, but it also shows to stabilize mood, enhance cognitive function, decrease feelings of anxiety and depression. Studies...
Make Your Home Gym Work For You
The gym is essentially a gathering place to run on the treadmill, cycle on the recumbent bike, and lift heavy weights in the presence of others. This...
15 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Sweat
15 Fitness Motivation Tips
1. Lay Out Clothes
Especially if the goal is to tackle a morning workout, have your workout clothes all ready to go and your work...
The 14 Types of Yoga Explained
Practicing yoga has great health advantages, including weight loss, cardiovascular health, injury recovery, stress reduction, sleep improvement… Should we go on? But despite the influential and enticing...
What Is Dirty Bulking? All You Need to Know Before You Grow
Many people have heard of the dirty dozen and clean fifteen as it pertains to food, but how about dirty versus clean bulking? Indeed, dirty...
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...