Have you ever felt a sniffle coming on and wondered whether you should work out? It can be pretty confusing to know if you should exercise if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. Here are a few rules of thumb regarding exercise and illness, PLUS some easy things you can do to avoid spreading […]
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We’re *positive* you’ll find this stat interesting…
Optimists live longer! In fact, they are more likely to achieve what’s called “exceptional longevity,” which is living past the age of 85. This is according to a study at Boston University School of Medicine, which tracked over 70,000 people.In the study, the most optimistic people had an 11% to 15% longer lifespan …and had […]
Why crushing workouts 7 days per week isn’t that impressive (do this instead)
According to FitPro (and our business coach!) Alwyn Cosgrove, “the most ignored truth in fitness is that you don’t get better by training. You get better by recovering FROM training.” When you exercise, your body is under stress. Training breaks the body down and the body responds via rest by adapting and becoming back stronger than before (literally […]
CALM CAFFEINE: The buzz on coffee alternatives
I’m a bit of a casual coffee connoisseur – the warmth, the coziness, the bitterness, depth. It’s a relaxing French Pressed cup on the couch to start the day, a reward after a good workout, a companion for a productive work day and maybe even the perfect compliment to a treat at night. While there […]
WOULD YOU LIKE VEGGIES WITH THAT? (Mike’s quick out-to-eat tip)
Hey everyone, Coach Mike here! I love to eat. I love to eat a lot. And if you are a foodie like me, you probably agree. If you enjoy the practice of eating one or two really large meals per day, you’re probably also going to find that restaurant portions just don’t cut it. One way […]
The “JUST FOR TODAY” mindset that helped my healthy habits actually stick.
Every day, we’re bombarded with the push to be better. Better spouses, better parents, better employees, better homemakers, better friends, better eaters, better exercisers, better well, life-ers. For some, this pursuit of personal growth is invigorating and exciting and results in all-out massive action. For others, it can be overwhelming, exhausting, and cause a paralysis response. […]
Squat vs Hinge: Can you spot the difference?
A squat and a hinge are lower body exercises with huge benefits. They may look very similar but they have distinct differences: THE SQUAT A more vertical motion of the hips, up and down The hips travel down with lots of knee bend Shins move forward slightly The emphasis is felt greatly in the quadriceps (front of thighs) Trunk is more perpendicular to ground THE HINGE A […]
ROUTINES TO START IN SEPTEMBER
Well, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are officially on the menu, which means Fall is near here! Whether you’re on the PSL train or not, you’ve probably felt a shift in seasons lately…schedules change up a bit, we start looking forward to what it might look like to eat a little healthier, exercise more consistently or just plain get on a routine again. […]
I LIKE ADDING THESE THREE INGREDIENTS TO BALANCE CARB-HEAVY FOODS.
“You couldn’t leave well enough alone, could you?” Mike jokingly asked me the other morning when he saw me pouring chia seeds and cinnamon into our boy’s pancake batter. If you’re familiar with Kodiak Cakes, this pancake mix comes with protein already added to it, making it already leveled-up. But who I am to pass at […]
Want to gain muscle AND sleep better? Eat this before bed!
It’s after dinner and your stomach starts to growl. Before reaching for the comfort carbs, try to snacking on protein. It’s been shown that consuming protein an hour or so before bed not only is prime for muscle building and recovery but also can trigger better sleep. What type of protein is best? Casein protein is the […]
