Winter can be a challenging time for athletes out there. Even if you're able to perform most of your workouts indoors, the cold, gray days can sap your energy and motivation. Frustratingly, winter is the perfect time to prepare for all your summer goals. So, how do you keep progressing while the days are cold and short? Here are five winter workouts tips to help you stay motivated? 1) Learn to Love Cold Weather Workouts There are lots of challenging, exciting winter sports out there...
Read More“Clean eating” is sort of a tricky concept, because depending on who you ask, you may receive a variety of definitions and explanations. But the one thing that most clean eaters can agree on is this: Clean eating is about picking whole, minimally-processed, nutrient-dense foods. Contrary to how it might sound, clean eating is not a highly-restrictive diet. In fact, working from that primary rule, clean eating allows you a wide variety of healthy, delicious choices. Or at least, it should. ...
Read MoreAs much as that extra hour of sunlight during daylight savings time can be a welcome treat, it also means that you're going to lose an hour of sleep. Which is worse than it sounds. In fact, most people don't even pay attention to the shift. Until they start feeling the physical and mental fatigue a few days later. As it turns out, though, your exercise routine might be exactly what you need to get through the time change relatively unscathed. Why? How can exercise during the day help you t...
Read MoreWhey protein is a hugely popular dietary supplement and is pretty much universally seen as being “healthy.” Generally, though, people only equate whey protein powder with muscle growth, fat loss and improved athletic performance. In truth, it has a lot more to offer. Specifically, modern research has found that whey protein is a rich source of several powerful antioxidants. But, what does that mean? Why is why particularly useful? What are the antioxidant benefits of whey protein? What ...
Read MorePeople vary greatly in their view of gym-time. For some, it's a social experience meant to be shared with just about everyone with whom it could possibly be shared. Others, though, take a much more solitary approach – isolating themselves as much as possible As it turns it out, though, the extroverts out there might have an advantage here. According to an ever-growing body of research, there are lots of benefits to working out with a partner. Here are just a few reasons why you should hav...
Read MorePeople vary greatly in their view of gym-time. For some, it's a social experience meant to be shared with just about everyone with whom it could possibly be shared. Others, though, take a much more solitary approach – isolating themselves as much as possible As it turns it out, though, the extroverts out there might have an advantage here. According to an ever-growing body of research, there are lots of benefits to working out with a partner. Here are just a few reasons why you should hav...
Read MoreAn extremely common question that comes up in any discussion of workout program design has to do with timing. The topic gets especially controversial, though, when you start talking about cardio. So, when is the best time of day to do a cardio workout? What does the research show? Granted, it might sound absolutely horrid, but a solid body of scientific evidence suggests that there are some pretty fantastic reasons to knock out your cardio workout first thing in the morning. In fact, much ...
Read MoreAn extremely common question that comes up in any discussion of workout program design has to do with timing. The topic gets especially controversial, though, when you start talking about cardio. So, when is the best time of day to do a cardio workout? What does the research show? Granted, it might sound absolutely horrid, but a solid body of scientific evidence suggests that there are some pretty fantastic reasons to knock out your cardio workout first thing in the morning. In fact, much ...
Read MoreFor a long time, people decided what foods they would eat or avoid based on very personal factors – things like flavor, diet preferences, and allergies. Increasingly, however, this is changing. Thanks to a greater understanding of food manufacturing processes and ecology, many people are starting to consider the environmental impact of their foods. This is particularly pronounced when it comes to protein, which is a fairly expensive macronutrient. To help you make informed decisions, here ...
Read MoreFor a long time, people decided what foods they would eat or avoid based on very personal factors – things like flavor, diet preferences, and allergies. Increasingly, however, this is changing. Thanks to a greater understanding of food manufacturing processes and ecology, many people are starting to consider the environmental impact of their foods. This is particularly pronounced when it comes to protein, which is a fairly expensive macronutrient. To help you make informed decisions, here ...
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