Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a turkey trot. Whether you enjoy running or walking, or if you’re just looking to get active, completing a 5K on the most food-focused day of the year is a fun and easy way to burn some calories and get moving with friends and family before enjoying...
You don’t have to stop eating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies when the weather gets cold. There are tons of fruits and veggies that you can find at your local farmer’s market (don’t forget many still open in the winter) or at a neighborhood grocery store. Kumquats A small citrus fruit originally from China, kumquats...
Zoning out in meetings. Reaching for your third cup of coffee. Doom Scrolling your social feed. These are all signs you need an energy refresh. Your body has a limited energy budget. You can’t expect to spin your wheels all day without refilling the tank. The good news is that energy is a renewable resource....
No doubt it’s challenging to squeeze a workout into a schedule that’s full of appointments, meetings, and family obligations. So, first of all, cut yourself some slack! We all miss a workout every now and then. But don’t let an exception become a habit. Commit to taking care of yourself by building consistency with these...
When daily responsibilities pile up and there’s hardly time to break for a meal, it’s natural to start living in reactive mode. You know, snacking on whatever’s around because you missed lunch, staying up past midnight to finish work assignments, then having extra coffee the next day to make up for the loss of sleep....
When it comes to healing and injury, your body has amazing systems in place. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give it a helping hand with the proper nutrients. Try including these 10 foods in your diet to help reduce inflammation and help your body heal faster. Dark, leafy greens Dark, leafy greens like spinach...
Life is stressful, and every action drains some of your energy. That’s why self-care is the best way to offset the cost of high performance and living in general. The better you are at taking time for self-care, the better you’ll feel. And don’t worry, it’s not all about bubble baths. Think beautiful vistas, not...
There’s no better time than National Yoga Awareness Month! WHY DO YOU MOVE? When you think of starting a new exercise regimen, what’s the first motivation that comes to mind? Typically, it’s to gain some sort of physical benefit — whether that’s to lose weight, to gain muscle, to get faster, or perhaps to overcome...
Living a stress-free life isn’t practical, but it’s not all bad. The right amount of stress can challenge you to tackle your to-do list without burning you out. Your optimal stress zone is all about building resilience, finding ways to minimize the negative effects, and taking full advantage of the positive effects. If your stress...
How you breathe can be the difference between a mid-workout energy slump or crushing your personal record. If you’re breathing on autopilot during a workout, you’re less likely to get the oxygen you need for optimal results. Instead, try these methods of performance breathing, where you focus on your breathing mechanics and tempo in order...