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...
Already adding probiotics to your diet? Good! Now it’s time to think about omega-3- rich foods like fish, seeds, and avocados. New evidence from clinical trials shows that combining omega-3 fatty acids with probiotics may be even more beneficial to overall gut health. How it works Your gut is filled with billions of bacteria. Controlling...
More of us than ever are working from home. That can blur certain boundaries and lead to work-life imbalance. Here are a few tools you can deploy to recharge your physical and mental health. 1. Meet yourself where you are. Some days are going to be harder than others. So what can you do? Give...
Whether it’s the World Series or Wimbledon, pro athletes seem to have superhuman abilities. This success comes from their habits — the little things they do to consistently recover. Here are pro athlete habits that you can adopt to recover successfully. 1. They reduce their injury risk. At the top of any pro’s training priority...
Life can get hectic. Before your day takes off, fit in this morning movement routine. You’ll need a towel or a foam pad. Glute bridge | 5 REPS Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the ground. Leg cradle – supine alternating | 5 REPS EACH Point the foot on the ground toward the...
You likely know a lot about managing your nutrition, but that doesn’t mean you’re perfect all the time. And in fact, your good intentions might just lead to some common nutrition mistakes. Here’s how to avoid these missteps and get the biggest benefits from what you eat and drink. 1. Never eating late. Eating before...
It’s one thing to have a positive mindset when there’s no turmoil and life is chugging along at status quo. But it’s a lot harder when times are tough. And guess what? That’s OK. Give yourself some grace, and use these strategies to turn stress into strength. 1. Schedule both social time and alone time....
We all know running is great for physical health. But did you know it can boost mental health, too? That’s partly because it helps us find a state of mind called “flow.” What is flow state? Flow is an optimal state where we feel and perform our best. Sometimes called “being in the zone,” it’s...
Love running but keep crashing? Then you know how important it is to fuel your body the right way. Try these tips to support a great run and quick recovery. Pre-run fueling tips It’s not just crucial during your run–but before it, too. Proper hydration beforehand helps your muscles get the nutrients they need while...