When it comes to the nutrition habits of Olympians, Michael Phelps’s 12,000 calorie daily consumption inevitably enters the discussion. Do athletes train really that hard? Can someone actually eat that much food? Phelps certainly …
Is dirt really a dirty word? Or could it be something else, something more powerful? Full disclosure: I am a mom and I work with small children, so my tolerance …
It will take many years to truly assess the global health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the primary concern has been around the direct risk to physical health, data …
Take a deep breath, slowly, in and out through your nose. You are tapping into an internal mechanism for better health and fitness. It’s simple, it’s free and it’s always …
Given its simplicity and accessibility, running is an extremely popular method of exercise—all you need are a pair of running shoes, some appropriate clothing, a route to follow or access …
Short on Time? 7 Reasons High-intensity Interval Training May Be the Answer To achieve substantial health benefits and to produce the results you want, exercise must be done frequently, with …
The Health and Fitness Advice You are Tired of Hearing We all know we need to be more active and follow a healthy diet, but exactly how we achieve those …
No pain, no gain. If it’s easy, you’re doing it wrong. If you’re not sweating, you’re not really exercising. You have probably heard statements like these before, but they leave …
Are the holidays mostly cheer, celebration and joy for you? Or do you, like many, feel pressure to perform a certain way—and feel guilty if you don’t? For me, the …
“Winter is coming” – House Stark. Like the White Walkers of the old stories our Gran used to tell us, winter is descending upon us mere mortals, and we must …