Towards the end of every year, I catch myself lamenting how much my health and fitness routines have slipped in the run-up to the holiday season. Oh well, I’ll just harness that New Year’s resolution energy in January, I think to myself. This year, I’ve decided, will be different. (And I really do mean it […]
It feels like everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year. Trader Joe’s is always a little ahead of the holiday game, and you really have to snag the products you’re interested in early if you don’t want to miss out. So when I casually strolled into TJ’s last weekend to find Christmas […]
Caffeine is a well-studied and effective ergogenic aid. That means it improves endurance and speed. But before you go pounding energy drinks before exercising, let’s look at how much you need. While caffeine can improve athletic performance, too much may leave you jittery and dehydrated—not exactly ideal during a work out. Like almost all things […]
You’ve been breathing your whole life, so it should be easy to just “take a deep breath”… right? If you’ve ever seriously struggled to match the pace of structured breathwork in a yoga class or guided meditation, you know it’s not always that simple. And if slow, deep breaths elude you on the regular, you […]
There’s more to creating a healthy lifestyle than just nutrition and training. Superior health and wellness comes with time, consistency, and dedication that goes far beyond cardio and a juice cleanse. Don’t get me wrong, physical exercise and nutrition are key components, however your mental health in addition to your physical health is just as […]