Climbing Tips For Beginners
Climbing can seem pretty daunting at first glance. There’s the climbing gear to figure out, gut wrenching heights to conquer, crazy slang and a very real chance of death if you get it wrong. With all this spinning around your head, it’s no wonder that some people are a bit overwhelmed when they decide to start climbing for the first time. Thankfully […]
10 Ways An Executive Wellness Coach Can Make You More Successful
An executive wellness coach is often misconstrued as a combination of a health and fitness coach who tells you to eat more broccoli and exercise regularly. However, health and fitness is only one small slice of a much larger pie. An executive wellness coach is similar to an executive coach who improves leadership performance and […]
The Best Shoes for Physical Activity
Picking shoes for your workout outfit can be a pain because it can be tough to find something that looks and feels good. When you work out your shoes have to be able to keep up with the rigors of whatever exercise you’re doing and support your feet. There are different styles of athletic shoe […]
Health Benefits of Ice Cold Water
Most people are well aware of the benefits of drinking plenty of water throughout the day and especially during heavy physical activity or extreme heat. But something many individuals don’t realize is that ice cold water has quite a lot of benefits. Both long and short-term. Some people drink ice cold water simply because they […]
A Closer Look at Clean Eating & Physical Activity
It’s a no-brainer that exercise and diet are both vital to your well-being and your waistline. It is recommended that you follow guidelines–getting consistent doses of aerobic activity and resistance training, filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables and consuming lean protein–in order to optimize your health. But, what if you want to achieve something […]
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SWIMMERS
Courtesy of Aaron Schwartz M.S., R.D., L.D. Nutrition is the one part of most athletes’ training that gets neglected. I have studied nutrition for seven years and have plenty of experience working with people that struggle with nutrition. Why is that? For one, most athletes don’t consider nutrition as training. Like just about anything, nutrition requires […]
Why Is Physical Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers Important?
Children have high levels of energy that need to be expended, and the benefits of physical activity are critical to a child’s physical and mental growth. Children who are physically active tend to do better in school, have longer attention spans, and have fewer behavioral problems. Being physically active also helps children to: Develop strong bones […]
The 6 Best Supplements For The Immune System in 2021
The Coronavirus has created a big demand for anything related to protecting people from getting infected. Many people are searching for the best supplements for the immune system. My wife went to Costco today and could not buy chicken, water, toilet paper, and a bunch of other stuff. She said the store shelves were empty. In my […]
What is The Flexitarian Diet?
Flexitarian is a marriage of two words: flexible and vegetarian. The term was coined more than a decade ago, and in her 2009 book, “The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease and Add Years to Your Life,” registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner says you don’t have to eliminate […]
10 Health Myths Debunked
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You might need to […]