The Ultimate Runner’s Guide
Looking to hit the road (or trail)? This guide has all the necessary info to keep you going strong, from warm-ups and racing tips to equipment and training. The Ultimate Runner’s Guide will help you determine when to run, what to run, where to run and how to run!
Your Ultimate Guide to Good Posture
Hour after hour, it’s hard to maintain good posture on the job. But sitting tall can mean a healthy boost from head to toe. Get to know the benefits of good posture on the job. Get health and fitness tips
How to Run Your Best 5k Ever!
Why not make it your best 5k race yet? Read on for everything you need to know about training, fueling, and running right in this how to run your best 5k ever guide from Greatist.
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Ultimate Guide to Vitamins & Minerals
From helping the body turn food into fuel, to fortifying bones and eyesight, vitamins & minerals are health superstars for sure. While the average diet usually includes adequate amounts of the essential nutrients without issue, it doesn’t hurt to be a little more aware of the vitamins & minerals that
Setting Personal and Business Goals
Each new year brings with it the opportunity for a fresh start, a clean slate, and giving thought to what might unfold over the next 12 months. When setting personal and business goals, it’s important to have a plan. There is a well-worn but still useful acronym — SMART — that’s
What are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer?
No matter what sport or physical activity you participate in, hiring a good personal trainer can definitely be of benefit for achieving your goals. Personal trainers are not for everyone, but a trainer can certainly offer advantages that you will not find when working out by yourself.
80 Percent of Americans Make This Mistake!
The health mistake 80 percent of Americans make Yahoo Health If a miracle ingredient found in many tasty, inexpensive foods helped you lose weight, live longer and avoid dangerous diseases, wouldn’t you eat it every day? Actually, there is such a food ingredient — dietary fiber — and most of
Aerobic Fitness May Help Your Memory
Aerobic fitness and hormones predict recognition memory in young adults (Boston) – Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found further evidence that exercise may be beneficial for brain health and cognition. The findings, which are currently available online in Behavioural Brain Research, suggest that certain hormones, which are
America Lags Behind Other Nations in Health
America Lags Behind Other Nations in Health November 22, 2013 America’s health compares poorly with that of other developed nations, according to an annual survey conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) of its 34 member nations. The U.S. life expectancy is 78.7 years, below the OECD average of
Top Secrets of Personal Trainers
Check out this great article by Jon Goodman regarding what Personal Trainers need to know in order to be successful! A personal trainer can help you get where you want to go, but only if you have the right mindset. Knowing these truths will help you get the