The Dilemma Does your job require you to sit at a desk or in a car all day? If so, your hips are probably as tight as a pair of designer skinny jeans after a Thanksgiving meal. When you spend a long time sitting, your hip flexors remain in a shortened position. This is what causes your hips to be …
Tiny Workout Tweaks = Big Impact
You don't need totally revamp your workout routine to break out of a rut. Sometimes, tiny little changes to your workout can make a huge impact. Whether you're bored, unmotivated, or just aren't seeing the results you desire, this article is for you! Tiny Tweak #1: Use a Heart Rate …
Rejection: Why It May be Your Friend
So you were rejected from the job you interviewed for. Now what? Everyone, at some point in their careers, experiences rejection. It feels pretty disappointing - right? Especially if it was a job or internship you were really excited about. No matter how bummed you are, your next few steps can make …
Get Out of Your Slump – Literally!
Do you have a desk job that requires you to sit all day? If so, your posture and your overall health could be at risk! A recent study has shown that no amount of physical activity and exercise can fight off the dangers associated with sitting all day. Bummer right? In this case, prevention is the …
Four Ways to Combat Weight Gain Over the Holidays
With Christmas only days away, the aroma of chocolate and peppermint is taking over coffee shops and filling grocery aisles, and everywhere we look are images and advertisements for candies and festive sweets. The last month has no doubt been endless holiday parties, and family get-togethers. And …
Is it Time to Switch Up My Routine?
As a creature of habit, I rarely change up my workout routine. It takes a while (I’m talking months) for me to feel the need to switch up my practice. I’m someone who likes to stick to a schedule most of the time, and for me, the upside of performing a similar workout routine every day means that I …
Plant Based Power: Breakfast Edition
My favorite meal of the day is breakfast… so I make sure it not only keeps me full for long but satisfies my taste buds. Here are a few of my easy on the go breakfasts that taste too good to be true! Bonus - each of these recipes are completely plant based! Chia Pudding ½ cup dairy free milk …
Yoga-Style Back Stretches
So many Americans suffer from back pain at any given time. Even activities in your daily routine can cause back pain including things such as driving, sitting at a desk all day, poor sleeping positions, or even just cleaning your house. These seem like small daily activities that wouldn’t put much …