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The Dos and Don'ts of Jumping: A Guide to Safe and Effective Jumping Technique.
Jumping is a fantastic exercise that can help you improve your cardiovascular health, boost your metabolism, and tone your muscles. However, it's crucial to do it safely and correctly to avoid injury and get the most out of your workout.
How an Orthopedic Surgeon Lost 50 Pounds in a Year Working Out From Home
Jill knew everything about the human body and still could not make fitness work around her surgical schedule. Twelve months of virtual training later she was down 50 pounds. Here is what actually changed.
Why You Should Drink Water First Thing in the Morning (10 Real Reasons)
I drink 20 ounces of water before I do anything else every morning. Before coffee, before breakfast, before I look at my phone. Here is exactly why it matters and what changes when you make it a habit.
Five Reasons to Quit Sugar, Stat
Most people know sugar is bad. They just do not know why in a way that actually changes how they eat. Here is what sugar actually does to your body, and the practical steps to start pulling it back.
Why giving your maximum effort during your workouts is so important
I had a member who showed up every single week for four months and barely changed. Then we had one honest conversation about effort. Two weeks later everything was different.
How to Build a Fitness Habit That Actually Sticks (6 Tips That Work)
The goal is not to feel motivated to work out every day. The goal is to reach a point where you do not have to decide. You just go. Here is how to get there.
SUMMER RECIPES
Good food does not have to be complicated. Three recipes that check every box: high protein, real ingredients, easy to prep, and actually worth repeating. Make any one of them once and it is in your rotation.
How to Tone Your Abs: What Actually Works (And the Workout)
Everyone has abs. The question is whether you can see them. Here's the honest breakdown of what it actually takes to tone your midsection — diet, training, and the workout I use.
What Are Macros? How Tracking Protein, Carbs, and Fat Changes Everything
Macros is short for macronutrients — protein, carbs, and fat. Every calorie you eat comes from one of those three. Once you understand what each one does and how to use them, the way you eat changes completely. Here is everything you need to know to get started.
28-Minute Cardio and Strength Workout (Total Body, At Home)
Stop thinking cardio is all you need. Strength is just as important, and if you want to actually change the shape of your body, it is more important. This 28-minute workout does both.
20-Minute Tabata Workout You Can Do at Home
Twenty minutes. That's all it takes. Here's exactly what Tabata is, why it torches calories for hours after you stop, and the full follow-along workout video.
Are you an athlete?
What makes someone an athlete? Why do I constantly say in class, “if you have a body, you ARE an athlete?” What we think, we believe. What we say on repeat, we accept as truth. Let’s start changing the narrative.
Benefits of Cold Showers: What Happens When You Do It Every Day
I started taking cold showers because of Wim Hof. Seven benefits backed by research, the three pillars of his method, and a step-by-step guide to actually starting.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Dessert Recipes
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Here are simple, delicious options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert that are quick to make and actually good for you.
Safe Cookware: What to Use and What to Avoid
The coating that makes nonstick pans easy to clean is one of the most hazardous legal chemical groups ever created. Here is what to use instead and the brands actually worth buying.
What Is the Perfect Diet? (The Answer Is Not What You Expect)
There is no perfect diet. A study of hundreds of hunter-gatherer societies confirmed it. But every healthy population on earth shares two things in common, and they are simpler than anything being sold to you right now.
Foods Which Look Like the Body Part They Aid
Did you know a walnut looks exactly like a brain and is one of the best foods for brain health? Ancient wisdom says foods that resemble a body part benefit that body part. Here's the science behind it.
20 Healthy Food Swaps to Boost Your Health
Life is stressful - preparing healthy meals and snacks for yourself and family shouldn’t be. We use ingredients on the daily that aren’t the best for us - we rounded up 20 swaps that are just as delicious. These swaps increase your nutrient intake, reduce calorie consumption and promote your overall health.
The Truth About Coffee: What It Does to Your Body and What to Drink Instead
Coffee is not the enemy. But if you are relying on it to function, crashing without it, or struggling to sleep, something is off. Here is what happened when we both cut it out, and what we drink now.
What Should You Eat After a Workout?
What are some of the best food options to enjoy after a workout? Aim for foods that are easy to digest + complex carbs, clean protein & healthy fat. Check out our post-workout meal and snack suggestions in this weeks blog!