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It’s no secret that a diet high in healthy, lean protein helps maintain muscle mass and protects the body’s immune system, keeping us stronger and full of energy to tackle life’s demands. In addition to keeping our metabolism high-functioning and…
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If you’ve made fitness a regular part of your lifestyle, you’ve probably at least begun to notice the wear and tear it can have on your body. Tiny aches, nagging soreness, and even small injuries can make staying active a…
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For my last birthday, I received a number of gifts, including but not limited to the following: a Calvin Klein sports bra (with padding!), matte lipstick, and the realization it now takes me a week to recover from a 45-minute…
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As with anything that requires personal initiative and determination, strength in numbers is a given. This is especially true for workout regimens. Setting fitness goals with a friend or significant other can drastically increase your chance of success, especially if…
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So, you think you’ve mastered the fit life. You meal prep every Sunday so you don’t end up having Cheetos for dinner every night the next week. You’ve stocked up on new athletic wear from Forever 21, because holy cow,…
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As a Holistic Nutritionist, I strongly dislike the mainstream meaning of the word “diet.” It implies subjecting our bodies and minds to a period of short-term deprivation in order to reach an (often unhealthy or unattainable) end weight goal, and…
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For many people, the prospect of running a road race is tantamount to space exploration or climbing Mt. Everest. These things are possible, yes. But are they probable? Maybe not. For even the most tenuous beginner, running a road race…
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If you’re anything like me, variety is the spice of life, and something that isn’t challenging or engaging will quickly fail in holding your interest. This is especially tricky in finding a physical activity you love that keeps you healthy….
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The kettlebell is a powerful strength-building tool that bridges the gap between strength and stamina. A kettlebell workout provides both a wide variety of classic strength-building exercises and of cyclical high-velocity movements; together, the benefits of this one simple tool…
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Whether you’re a couch potato, a fitness fanatic, or a gym unicorn — meaning that you sparkle instead of sweat and hit the gym once in a double rainbow — you’ve most likely heard the buzz about High-Intensity Interval Training…
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