Health and Fitness

After the chaos and all the good food of Thanksgiving, it can be challenging to maintain the same level of motivation and productivity. Especially when Christmas is around the corner. But there are ways to keep the momentum going and get December off to a good start! 1. Set realistic goals One way to keep […]

What does Foam Rolling do? No matter what your specific fitness goals are, there’s more to total body fitness than cardio or strength training. Foam is a complementary practice that can support your physical health in just this way. But what exactly does foam rolling do? Foam rolling uses a dense cylinder of foam to

How many days of rest between workouts? When you’re focused on your fitness goals, it’s not uncommon to let “rest days” fall to the bottom of your priority list. But recovery is as integral to physical health as training itself—it helps build strength, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury. So how many days

Last week, I flew to Massachusetts to visit my 94-year-old grandmother in the hospital. Let me tell you about this amazing woman. Barbara, Auntie B, or Gramma to us grandchildren, was born in 1930 to first generation Newfoundlanders. (No wonder I love the music of thatAlan Doylethat (and thatGreat Big Seathat), it’s in my DNA!)

How to use resistance bands One of the most overlooked training aids you’ll find among fitness enthusiasts, resistance bands are surprisingly powerful. Being highly portable, space saving, resistance bands can be easily stored in your gym bag and used during your workouts. Whether you’re looking to increase full-body strength or ease your recovery time after

I stumbled thata reddit threadthat I really have a lot of attention. Someone asked “What was the ‘one thing’ that finally made weight loss work for you?” And this question has 5,400 answers (and counting). Some of the responses include changes in nature or changes in how they prepare their food: “Pour snacks into small

What to wear to the gym Whether you’re getting ready to make working out a part of your life or just looking to update your current workout gear, you may be wondering what to wear to the gym. Regardless of the activity, your clothing should help you achieve your goals, not hinder them. And since

How many days a week should I run? It’s no secret that running is one of the best ways to increase your cardio and reach your fitness goals. But you may have heard it too much running can lead to injury or burnout. So, if you’re new to fitness or have recently added running to

It’s been a while since I’ve been uncomfortable. I had an empty afternoon last week and saw Don’t Speak Evil (thattrailer herethat), a horror/suspense film about a family visiting another couple they met on vacation. and EARTHSHAKINGthings don’t go as expected. If you see the that“Dinner Party” episode of The Officethat where Jim and Pam

Yoga is a balance between body, mind and breath. But finding the best way to achieve this balance? This is where different styles of yoga come into play. Hot yoga is one example that has recently gained attention, increasing the intensity of a standard yoga class in a room heated to 90 degrees or higher.