Archive for August 2018
Top Tips From an International Fitness Superstar
Mo’s Tips: TEAM:Together We Achieve More! Working out in a group makes exercise more enjoyable. You can meet new friends who will cheer you on to your goals and keep you accountable to achieve them! I even met my husband through group fitness! Group fitness classes often have a lot of variety, so you can find a class…
Read MoreTop Five Tips for Eating Clean
By Tosca Reno Eating Clean® is a lifestyle where you learn (or relearn) the basics of how to feed yourself, and in so doing, manage weight and wellness holistically. Eat clean, whole, nutrient dense, minimally processed, well-sourced, properly prepared foods and make a dramatic return to your best health.Eating Clean® means eating loads of plants,…
Read MoreTop Five Diet Myths
Myth 1 Fasting makes you lose weight FactIn the short term, you will experience weight loss by fasting; however, depriving yourself of nutritious food actually impedes on weight loss as it not only removes fat, but also lean muscle and tissue. When you lose muscle mass, you decrease your basal metabolic rate, which is the…
Read MoreThe Strike Sugar Challenge
By Tosca Reno Since I first launched the Strike Sugar® Challenge, hundreds of thousands have found their way to feeling fabulous again by ridding themselves of their addiction for sugar.And make no mistake, the love for sugar is an addiction! At World Fitness Expo this year, I will be presenting the full story about how to Strike…
Read MoreSeated Mindful Meditation
Find a relaxed, comfortable position in your chair.Keep your back upright, but not too tight. Hands resting wherever they’re comfortable. Tongue on the roof of your mouth or wherever it’s comfortable. Notice and relax your body. Let yourself relax.Notice the sensations it experiences, the touch, the connection with the floor or the chair. Relax any…
Read MoreRun Your Way to Wellness
Imagine your heart pounding, feet treading against the pavement, wind blowing through your hair, the feeling of accomplishment as you cross the finish line! Running is an exhilarating way to exercise! Along with improving your heart health and managing your weight, running connects us with nature, calming the nervous system. Release stress, clear your head,…
Read MoreRe-vamp Your Well-being
By Tanya Otterstein-Liehs In today’s ever-increasing digital age and demands, stress levels are on an astronomical rise, while our mindset and well-being on are a staggering decline. Although eating healthier and exercise are well-merited actions to decreasing your stress levels, improving your self-worth, self-love and self-confidence, body and mind connections, being in the moment, and…
Read MorePlanning a Vegan Diet to Optimize Performance
By Stephanie Hnatiuk RD, CDE, PTS Vegan and vegetarian diets used to have a bad rap when it came to supporting the nutrition needs of athletes. When it comes to optimizing performance though, there are actually many plant foods that can do the job. While we now know that plant-based diets can fuel even the…
Read MoreManaging Stress
In all things in life there are ups and downs, highs and lows. We all experience daily stressors from our careers, relationships, finances, health, or in some cases, a sudden chronic incident like the death of a loved one. The key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not to strive to eliminate these stressors, but…
Read MoreHow to Make Running Part of Your Life
Running is a great form of exercise for burning calories, cardio endurance, and enjoying the outdoors. Here are some tips to make running a part of your life and your training routine: Training – decide on the best training program for you. If you want to join an organized group check out what is available in…
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