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Practical Fitness Journey 101: Starting a Realistic Workout Routine

You’ve decided to change your life positively, embrace a healthier lifestyle, and prioritize your well-being. Starting a realistic workout routine is the perfect first step towards this transformative journey.  Whether you aim to boost your energy levels, manage stress, or enhance your physical fitness, a well-planned workout routine can be a game-changer. In this guide, ...

Viena Abdon

An older man swimming.

It’s Okay to Run Slowly: In Fact, it Has Plenty of Benefits

Runners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners, the aim is to get faster — constantly training to shave even just a couple of seconds off their marathon time or 5K pace. But one trend that’s started to gain a foothold in recent years is do it. Fans of this approach ...

Troy Oakes

A man and a woman jogging in a city park.

Can Beetroot Really Improve Athletic Performance?

Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling. Some people juice beetroots, some eat it, and others mix up a drink from the powdered form. But will it make a noticeable difference in how quickly we run a race or cycle up ...

Troy Oakes

Beetroot juice and beetroots.

Protein Powder and Its Negative Side Effects  

Protein powder is a must-have in most health and fitness programs. There are many different protein powders available — each with its unique benefits. It’s important to consider the specific type of protein powder you will use because certain products may not be designed for your goals.  Protein is essential for helping your body repair, ...

Viena Abdon

A man drinking a protein shake.

Jennifer Garner Makes a Solid Impression With Her Fitness Skills 

It’s hard to believe that Jennifer Garner has turned 50! While many celebrities have undergone cosmetic surgeries to defy the signs of aging, Jennifer is not one of them. High-profile models and actors often undergo the scalpel in hopes of looking younger than their age, often with mixed outcomes. However, only a handful of celebrities ...

Raven Montmorency

Jennifer Garner.

5 Tips to Stay Active and Motivated This Winter

When the winter temperatures roll in, it’s human nature to want to cozy up indoors and nap until spring comes. But if you do, you’re going to face an uphill battle getting back into shape for summer. Instead of entirely abandoning your routine until the earth thaws, try mixing it up to stay motivated even ...

Megan Nichols

A cabin in a forest in the winter.

Stop Sitting, Start Squatting

People in the West rarely squat. The only chances are when they attend a yoga or CrossFit class, where for most, the position is one of deep discomfort. The way we sit has evolved into something quite distant from “primeval” squatting; the chair has become ubiquitous. This would not be such a problem if we ...

Raven Montmorency

A large man sitting at the office.

Intermittent Fasting: The No Drama Diet Program

In the past, people rarely ate more than three meals a day. But today, people have fridges and cupboards full of sweets, snacks, and other foods. It’s almost as if human beings have developed a tendency to keep eating every hour or two. This is a dangerous habit since it leads to weight gain and ...

Raven Montmorency

Intermittent fasting.

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Exercise?

What is enough exercise and can you do too much exercise? Both the national and international recommendations for physical activity and exercise echo each other, and that’s 150 minutes of moderate physical activity spread across most days of the week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. In addition to that, you should have two strengthening ...

Troy Oakes

A man weightlifting.