Posts Tagged ‘self-improvement’
How to Burn Fat While You Sleep
Does it sound too good to be true? Can you really sleep the night away and burn off fat, like some sort of magic trick? Well the truth is your body is always burning calories to keep your involuntary nervous system going (blood pumping, breathing, digesting food, etc.). Although the calories burned while sleeping can […]
Midyear = Time to Reassess New Year’s Fitness Goals
Ahhhh yes! When the clock struck midnight into a fresh new year, and we looked at 2020 with child-like optimism and anticipation, many of us thought, “This is the year I will lose 20 pounds!” or maybe “This is the year I run my first marathon!” Well, 2020 may have thrown us a handful of […]
Boosting Your Immune System During Times of Stress
For the past 5 months, on a global scale, we have all experienced quarantine to some extent, have feared for the health of ourselves and older loved ones, and have nervously watched as positive COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket. Words like “social distancing” and “PPE” are now a part of normal conversation, and wearing a […]
Whether Rainbow or Buddha, These Bowls are Brimming with Flavor
It’s no surprise why food bloggers and fitness experts have been going gaga for Buddha bowls and rainbow bowls for the past several years. These highly Instagrammable dishes overflowing with vibrant roasted vegetables and hearty whole grains provide so much more than just a great photo opp. With a huge variety of colors, flavors and […]
Sometimes the biggest obstacle standing in between us and our fitness goals isn’t an overloaded work schedule or past injury. Sometimes the obstacle standing in our way is the thought that the level of fitness we’ve always wanted, the optimal health and wellness we desire so deeply, just isn’t for us. These thoughts can snowball […]
In the gym, success can mean many different things to many different people. For those recovering from injuries or surgeries, success can mean working out in a safe manner with a full range of motion. For those starting from scratch, it can mean establishing a regular routine that will yield results over time. For those […]
Kaizen, A Mentality, & The Power of Incremental Improvement
In Japan a popular life philosophy that is utilized in everything from business to sports is the concept of Kaizen. The Japanese word translates to “a good change,” and the concept is very simple. The guiding principle of the philosophy is to take one small step every day towards a larger goal (even if that […]
Seize Power: Make A Gym Checklist
How can you not only meet your goals in the gym, but power through them? Brute strength can do a lot, but strength without discipline and focus will only get you so far. Create a checklist for yourself when you come to the gym. Reach out to your trainer and write one up together. Lean […]
