Whole Foods: What You Need to Know
Whole foods are as close to their natural or original state as possible. Studies show a diet high in healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, many types of cancers and Type II diabetes. So what’s so great about healthy whole foods? […]
9 Reasons Why Your Workout Should Start with a Warm-up
Doing warm-up exercises before your workout is important in so many ways. A good warm-up will gradually increase your heart rate, increase circulation to your muscles, tendons and ligaments, and afford you the chance to mentally prepare for your workout. The importance of warm-up exercises can be compared to driving your car in freezing cold […]
Making Time for Exercise
Summertime and warm weather are finally here. A wide variety of summer commitments can make it challenging to get into the gym for your normal 30 to 40 minutes of prescribed cardio exercise during the week. But studies show that three moderately intense 10-minute stretches of exercise have the same health effect as 30 minutes […]