In recent years HIIT workouts have become a popular trend in the fitness industry. In fact, entire franchises have been built on this concept, and most community recreation facilities offer classes of some HIIT variety. What is HIIT? HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. A HIIT workout can be comprised of varying interval lengths, making your overall workout …
What are probiotics? The human gut contains 1000 different species of bacteria that play an essential role in preventing illness, digesting food, and strengthening immune function. These probiotic bacteria are affected by diet, environmental factors, age, as well as use of antibiotics. Disruption in the balance of the number and species of probiotics in the gut can negatively impact health. …
Between seasoned gym-goers and beginners, there are a few common mistakes when it comes to training. Although these mistakes are not major issues, per se, small mistakes over time can affect the overall effectiveness of your training. A few small tweaks mean that you can maximize the benefits of training. Dehydration One of the most common mistakes we see …
Are you a fan of breakfast for dinner? I sure am! With National Pancake Day in February, I thought we could talk about how to make them a dinner option. Traditionally, pancakes can be a tough sell for a balanced dinner meal as they are often heavy on the carbohydrate side. Pancakes themselves will count as a grain, and then …
For many, the practice of a fitness routine involves goal setting, with two main orientations: outcome goal orientation (also known as a competitive goal orientation) and task goal orientation (aka. mastery goal orientation). An outcome orientation is based on social comparison and outperforming others, whereas task orientation emphasizes improvement relative to one’s former self. People can be simultaneously outcome …
We have all heard the statement “you are your biggest critic”, and this couldn’t be more true. Most often, we unconditionally offer kindness and love to the people we interact with in our everyday life, but somehow when it comes to ourselves, we fall short. Self-compassion: to offer love and kindness to yourself in the way that you offer it to …
Before you begin an exercise regimen, please consult your doctor. This is particularly important if you’ve been idle for a while, are overweight, have any health conditions, or are in your senior years. Exercise can cause potentially dangerous strain on your heart or injuries. Building up gradually to longer, more rigorous workouts is a key to a healthy exercise regimen. …
A great way to regain control of your eating habits and overall balance in life is by meal planning and prepping. You don’t need all the fancy cookware or elaborate recipes, and meal prep doesn’t need to take up your entire weekend. In our meal prep category, we have recipes that you can make a large amount ahead of time …
With the new year comes new goals and refreshed ambition toward fitness and activity. In today’s great age of technology there is a gadget or app to help with almost everything, including fitness tracking. The following are some pros and cons to using fitness and/or activity trackers. Pros You’ll learn how much you move (or don’t move) Most people …
Creating a morning routine requires discipline and willpower at first, but not after long, becomes a valuable step in achieving the success and happiness you wish out of life. A morning routine requires that we wake up making deliberate choices. These choices then set the tone, energy and intention for the rest of the day. Through time, a morning routine …
