There's a big difference between discomfort and pain during a workout. Discomfort normally goes away when the exercise is completed. Pain lingers. When the pain is serious enough, your body compensates by using the surrounding muscles which can further complicate things. It's important to pay …
Tips for Staying Hydrated
The month of June is upon us, which means the warmer spring weather is finally upon us. We all know how important hydration is year round, but it becomes increasingly important as the temps rise and we spend more time outside. One of the most forgotten ways to boost your health is to STAY HYDRATED. …
Building Healthy Habits
I know what it is like to feel stuck in a rut at times. You get busy with work, school, kids, or just life in general! You might find yourself eating unhealthy and not exercising like you used to. It can be hard getting back into it. However, healthy habits are important to stick to starting when …
Body Image, Weight, and Acceptance
Believe it or not, just about everyone has struggled with body image at one point in their lives. Humans like to be comfortable in their surroundings; when it feels like we are different from everyone else, it can lead to a downward spiral of self rejection and low self-esteem. Since body image has …
Blue Light Glasses
Do you ever get headaches from staring at a screen all day? I know I do. As a college student, I basically live on my computer. I am always doing work, which is the case for a lot of people. However, staring at a screen all day, especially at night can be harmful for your eyes and your sleep habits. …
The Small Decisions Matter!
The little decisions you make throughout the day can make a huge impact. You might not realize the small decisions you have each day. Let’s take a step back and find a few ways that you can get your body moving more throughout your everyday life without going to the gym or a fitness class. Take the …
Your Shoes Could Be Killing Your Workout
Now I'm sure you've heard that getting the right type of workout shoes is important. Have you really looked into this, though? Probably not--I know I haven't! Even though there are endless shoes for the seemingly endless types of workouts, most people just buy whatever shoe fits and feels …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …