Recently I took a trip to Arizona with my family. Prior to this vacation I had suffered an injury to my shoulder. During the recovery period my chiropractor recommended foam rolling a few times per day. My first thought was, now what, can I travel with my foam roller? Well, the short answer is yes! …
Do you remember in school when your PE teacher lined everybody up to stretch? If you’re like me, you never understood why it was important – they told us it would prevent injuries. As we grew up, we were again taught to warm up or stretch before playing sports. Then, as we started exercising…
If you’re like most people, the thought of an expensive foam roller probably makes you want to reconsider ever trying them out. Well, don’t worry You don’t need to empty your bank account to benefit from using a self-massage tool. Whether you’re looking for something with a little more bite or a gentler touch,…
If you hit the gym regularly or have sore muscles and joints, you must have heard of foam rollers. You may have seen those lucky people happily rolling out on them and recovering faster. Have you hesitated to buy one for your home workouts because you thought they were ridiculously expensive? Well, friend, you’re not…
Home gym vs gym membership, which one is best to reach your fitness goals? The answer is not a simple one. It will depend on several different factors and the answer will be as individual as you are. Home gyms have been around forever. I can remember growing up with a gym in our home. …
Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient that the body requires to function properly. For many years it has been called the “bone vitamin” because doctors felt that its main purpose was for bone health. This is because your body can only absorb calcium, when vitamin D is present. However, research has proven that insufficient levels…
Are you looking for a diet method that doesn’t involve counting every calorie or tracking every meal? Intermittent fasting might be the perfect fit for you! This trending diet focuses on when you eat, rather than how much you eat. It has gained popularity in recent years and is known for its potential weight loss…
As we age, it is not uncommon to experience joint pain. Many of us wake up in the morning feeling mild irritation or even debilitating pain in our joints. This can be a major setback for those who lead an active lifestyle. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind joint pain with aging…
Nice, sculpted calf muscles. We all notice them, and we all want them, right? Of course, we do. After all the calf is the most noticed area of the lower body when you wear a dress, shorts, or a swimsuit. There are even people who pay money to have calf augmentation surgery just to get…
Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of the 3 macronutrients required by your body in high amounts for energy. The other two macronutrients are protein and fats. Carbohydrates often get a bad rap. Many people believe that carbs make you fat. Well, the truth is that carbs do not make you fat. Consuming to many calories…