High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great type of training for all age groups. It has many benefits, like improved cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle mass and better body composition overall. In addition to these great health benefits, it also takes less time than endurance or moderate-intensity workouts. HIIT gives you the ability to increase your metabolic rate ...

“Rest and motion, unrelieved and unchecked, are equally destructive” —Benjamin Cardozo Sometimes we get caught up in our daily lives and aren’t as gracious to our bodies as we should be. We continue to work hard without rest. Rest can seem counterproductive to fitness goals, but it is rejuvenating to our bodies and beneficial for our mental health. Recovery is essential for our ...

The term “forest bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a way for the country’s residents to cure tech-boom burnout and connect with and protect the nation’s forests. In Japanese, “shinrin-yoku” means “bathing in the forest atmosphere” or “taking in the forest through your senses.” Science supports the theory that time spent in nature is good for us. In addition to Japan, ma ...

Exercise is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, offering a multitude of benefits for both the body and mind. However, maximizing these benefits requires more than just showing up at a gym. Strategically timing your meals before and after your workout significantly impacts your performance and recovery. In this article, explore the importance of pre- and post-exercise nutrit ...

Do you find yourself snacking regularly throughout the day? Are you tempted to reach for cookies sitting on the counter? Does your mouth water when you think about salty potato chips? More likely than not, you have experienced a food craving at some point in time. Whether this was for something sweet or salty, cravings can lead to snacking to help subdue or satisfy the mouthwat ...