Bikini Season Workout 1: The Full Body Blast

May 18, 2015 - Christy Lyons - Workouts

This is the Full Body Blast Workout from the Bikini Season Workouts x2 - Burn Fat Faster! article. This workout is the first of two fat-burning interval workouts that you can do with little to no equipment. (Workout 2 is the Core Torcher). These workouts are an advanced level;...

The Acai Craze!

May 16, 2015 - Micah Larsen - Nutrition

The acai berry craze swept the United States back in 2009. A little purple berry from Brazil was dubbed a “superfood” by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, and the rest is history. People began purchasing so much acai product that Brazilians were becoming deprived of their local beloved fruit...

How to Read a Nutrition Label

May 11, 2015 - Claire Trojkovic - Nutrition

Knowing how to read a nutrition label is a life skill, especially when you are trying to lose weight. I walk around the supermarket like it’s a library. I read everything I’m thinking of buying and I am always looking out for new products to investigate. It is also useful...

All-Day Energy Workout 3: 30 Minute Miracle

May 10, 2015 - Christy Lyons - Workouts

This is workout three, the 30 Minute Miracle Workout from The Best Quick Workouts for All-Day Energy article. For this workout it’s all about adding intensity to your session and getting the most fat-burning potential possible to your workout. Using the routine from All-Day Energy Workout: 20 Minute HIIT,...

All-Day Energy Workout 1: The 7 Minute Workout

- Christy Lyons - Workouts

This is workout one, the 7 Minute Workout from The Best Quick Workouts for All-Day Energy article. If you haven’t heard of the 7 Minute Workout yet, this is a great workout that can be done in your very own living room or in a gym. If you...

The Best Quick Workouts for All-Day Energy

- Christy Lyons - Fitness

It seems everyone is pressed for time these days. With commitments at home, work and school, people are busier than ever, which means health and wellness take a back seat. Waistlines expand, clothes become tight, and, worse, health issues begin to come up. Reality sets in- you have to make...

When HIITing HURTS… How to Overcome HIIT Training Obstacles

May 7, 2015 - Christy Lyons - Fitness

High Intensity Interval Training, or better known as HIIT, is sweeping gyms by storm. Masses of time-starved people flock to these classes that run anywhere from a mere 20 minutes – a hardcore hour or less and get their cardio, strength and sweat on, feeling cleansed and spent. HIIT boasts...

New Mom Workout, With or Without Baby

May 2, 2015 - Ana De Castro - Fitness

Its only been 3 years since I had a newborn and I still remember the struggle of wanting to work out but somehow not knowing how to find the time to do it between feedings. I wanted to have the same workouts I had pre-baby and was so caught up...

Are You Spending Too Much On Fitness Clothes?

April 29, 2015 - Micah Larsen - Lifestyle

What woman can deny the current fitness fashion trends? With big chain stores like Target and Kohls increasing their athletic apparel sections, and sleek fitness clothing boutiques popping up everywhere, it is almost impossible to not purchase new workout clothes on a regular basis. Unfortunately, this can have damaging effects on...

Supplements; the Good, the Bad & the Ugly.

April 27, 2015 - Micah Larsen - Nutrition

A supplement is referred to as something that enhances or adds to something else. Ideally, a supplement should be used as an additional nutrient source for your daily diet. Supplements come in many different shapes and sizes, promising various results. Some of the most popular supplements are daily multivitamins, dietary aids,...

Beginner’s Guide to Juicing for Health and Fat Loss

April 23, 2015 - Claire Trojkovic - Nutrition

Juicing is a great way to get in your daily vegetables and fruits. Juicing promotes health and weight loss, as well as reducing the risk of many illnesses. There are so many variations of juices that there really is something for everyone. Around 85% of all the vitamins, minerals and...

How To Use Skipping To Supercharge Fat Loss

April 20, 2015 - Claire Trojkovic - Weight Loss

The first thing you need to know about weight loss is that your heart rate has a lot to do with it. A heart rate that continuously increases and decreases burns more calories than a heart rate that stay the same, for example jogging. If you continue to challenge your...

Arm Yourself for Spring: The Best Arm Workouts for Every Kind of Exerciser

April 15, 2015 - Christy Lyons - Strength Training

Spring has sprung. March 21st boasted the first day of spring and with that comes sunshine, barbeques, spring sports, and days in the park. Sleeveless tops are then a mere few weeks behind the first thaw of the ground. After a long, cold winter spent under bulky sweaters, are you...

Beat The Heat – Ways to Workout When It’s Too Hot Outside

April 12, 2015 - Manon McGovern - Fitness

We have officially reached the dog days of summer. With high humidity and even higher temperatures, your typical run outside can be unappealing, let alone dangerous! When the humidity level is high your body can have a difficult time cooling itself. Your skin keeps sweating in an attempt to cool...

2 Summer Salads

April 10, 2015 - Kristy Brannon - Recipes

Summer is the perfect time to start eating salads. These tasty combinations will keep you happy when it's so hot outside that all you can eat is a cool, light treat. Most of these ingredients can be found at your local grocery store. You can also gather some organic, in...

Will I Lose Muscle Mass With Age?

April 4, 2015 - Ana De Castro - Fitness

Now that I´m 41 I look back at pictures when I was 36 and I wonder, what happened to my shoulder muscles? I worked hard to develop my shoulders and I feel it is so much harder now to only maintain what I already have. Many people are not...

Do Collagen Supplements Really Work?

April 2, 2015 - Claire Trojkovic - Nutrition

Collagen is a natural occurring protein that is the building blocks for skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, organs and other tissue like joints. Collagen gives the skin its elasticity, structure and youthfulness. As women continue to search for the fountain of youth and are willing to spend big money, beauty...

Yoga Fix: Pain in the Neck

March 30, 2015 - Kaeli Yarwood - Yoga

We have all been there before. Awake at 3am, suffering from a sudden onset of ‘stiff neck’ syndrome. Here are a few “pain in the neck” remedies that will help you and your head get back to dream land. Nagging pain is especially inconvenient when life is on the move....

Staying Healthy On Campus

March 26, 2015 - Micah Larsen - Fitness

The infamous phrase, “the freshman fifteen”, isn’t just an old wives’ tale. Unfortunately, many new college students find themselves gaining weight soon after their first semester. And it’s not limited to freshman! Most college students steadily gain weight throughout their college careers thanks to the availability of fast food, pizza...