In fact, walking as exercise plays a key role in lengthening life expectancy, lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, improving blood pressure and circulation, building stronger muscles, alleviating joint pain, boosting mood, and much more. Plus, you can walk just about anywhere, including your neighborhood, the local track, trails, parks, soccer fields, the mall, indoor…
You might have experienced hip stiffness and discomfort after a challenging workout, long car ride, or sitting at your desk for several hours. Given that this is a common challenge for fitness professionals and their clients, it’s beneficial to understand the underlying causes of hip tightness, how to address it, and how to identify if…
“What can I eat on the Paleo diet?!” Eating like ancient humans sure sounds cool. But it brings up a lot of questions: Is grass-fed cattle similar to the wild game Paleolithic people hunted? Are potatoes okay? What about sweet potatoes? What cooking oil should I use? (Did Uncle Grok even use cooking oil?) Do…
“Eat fewer processed foods.” Nearly every health expert says it. (Sometimes so often that you’ve maybe tuned it out. Kind of like when they say, “Eat your greens.” Whatever, Mom.) But have you ever wondered why? Plus, what even counts as a processed food anyway? In the following infographic, we cover everything you need to…
Saturated fat can create quite the dietary dilemma. For most of your life, you’ve probably been told it’s unhealthy. That saturated fat clogs your arteries and leads to heart attacks. On the other hand, type in the right Google search words, and you’ll find research-based articles that say that thinking is outdated and wrong. A…
What started as an ancient spiritual practice in India has evolved into a beloved form of movement for people across the world. Yoga has become increasingly popular with 34.4 million North Americans reporting practicing yoga in 2021. Given that over half of Americans experience daily stress, it’s no surprise that more individuals are turning to…
If you’ve ever offered a low-key bribe to get your little ones to eat their vegetables (okay, or a trip to Disney), you know the frustration and anxiety parents and caregivers face around kids’ nutrition. “Are they eating enough?” “Are they getting the right nutrients?” “Why won’t they eat anything green??” “Am I failing as…
As a strength coach with over a decade of experience, I firmly believe the kettlebell deadlift is one of the most beneficial kettlebell exercises you can do when it comes to a functional strength training program. It’s also one of my personal favorites — it helps me feel my strongest and has improved my overall…
Our hunger and appetite are controlled by complex systems within our bodies, which can be profoundly affected by what we eat and drink — including coffee. While people often use caffeinated coffee to control their appetite, new research shows that if you want to reduce your bodyweight, you might be better off sticking to decaf….
Is your sweet tooth calling? I’ve rounded up 10 healthy gluten-free dessert recipes that will satisfy any craving. You all know it’s rare to have a day go by that I don’t treat myself to something sweet. I fill up on greens and protein, but I love a healthy dessert. Whether you’re looking for a…
