HOW TO HYDRATE FOR THE SUMMER
It’s technically not summer yet, but it’s already been exceptionally hot, and temperatures are only expected to climb higher. With the intense heat comes an increased risk of dehydration and heat stroke. It's crucial to stay hydrated to keep your body functioning properly. In this blog post, we’ll cover why we sweat and share essential tips on how to stay hydrated during the hottest months of the year!
THE CHILE CRISP: FLAVOR ENHANCER
The holidays approach, and I love to eat! Instead of the usual “healthy holiday recipe,” I’m posting about a recent food discovery I’ve made. The Chile Crisp.
WINTER WELLNESS
How do we maintain Winter Wellness during cold and flu season? Do immune system boosters work? We can do lots of things to keep ourselves healthy from all the circulating viruses right now. Let’s look at what might benefit us most.
IS EXERCISE THE NEW PROZAC?
Depression has many faces and may mean having a sad mood from a single stressful situation or change. A severe type, major depression, can create suffering in one or more areas, like work or relationships. But what if riding your Peloton or engaging in HIIT training could alleviate some of those symptoms?
RECOVERY YOGA
Whether it's processing a long day at work or losing a job, nurturing your muscles and tendons after a workout, or coping with incredible loss; yoga is a wonderful tool for anyone recovering from something in their lives.
SEVEN SUMMER TIPS FOR RUNNING RECOVERY
Summer is a great time to get out those racing shoes. But just like a training plan, runners should have a recovery plan too. If you often feel fatigued or soreness after training, build these seven summer running recovery tips into your routine.
TOP TEN SUMMER SELF-CARE TIPS
Summer can be a great time to do self-care. The days are long and warm so it’s easy to enjoy outdoor activities. Sunlight is a great mood elevator as well! Let’s look at our list of “Top Ten Summer Self-Care Tips” that will help you maintain physical and mental well-being.
HOW TO HYDRATE FOR THE SUMMER
Summer officially starts on June 21st. But it’s already been pretty hot! We sweat a lot in the heat. Why? And how do we best replace that lost body water so we don’t get dehydrated? Let’s review how to hydrate for the summer as the hottest months of the year approach.
HOW TO STAY MENTALLY MOTIVATED
How to stay mentally motivated. Everyone is susceptible to falling off the motivation train. Staying mentally on task all the time is a nearly impossible task for almost anyone. Below are a few tips to help you through periods of checking out mentally. These tips can be applied to fitness or life in general.
EXERCISE FOR SELF-CARE
We often consider exercise as a way to improve our physical health. Many of us join a gym when we want to get stronger, faster, or to change our overall body condition. But did you know that regular exercise can also lift your mood, improve your sleep, and help you manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more?
BMI MYTHS
How do providers use the BMI to look at our weight and overall health? But what does the BMI really tell us about our health?