One of the best parts of running is the variety of places you can run. The simplicity of lacing up your running shoes and heading out to a trail, a road near where you live or work, or the local park. There are also indoor options like a treadmill or indoor track. With those options […]
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and well-being. While there are many approaches to weight loss, meal plans have become a popular tool for individuals looking to shed some pounds. However, while meal plans may be effective in the short term, they often fail to produce long-term results. Today, we will explore […]
Exercise is an important part of maintaining optimal human health. It is not only good for your heart and circulatory system, but is also tremendously beneficial for your musculoskeletal system. Exercise is also good for your brain and has been shown to have positive effects on mood & mental health. Let’s take a look at […]
By: Ashley Kallman CPT, CN, BCS, BRM, RRCA Cert Running Coach Choosing the right running shoes is essential for any runner. Not only does it provide the necessary support and cushioning for your feet while running, but it also helps to reduce the risk of injury. When selecting a running shoe, there are several factors […]
What is Intermittent Fasting? Put simply, intermittent fasting refers to a method of eating that only allows you to eat during specific times of the day. The exact times do not necessarily matter, but rather that you can only eat during that specific period. For example, you may choose to only eat at breakfast time […]
Despite there being more information available to mankind than in any other time in history, there is still a lot of confusion about what people should actually do to successfully lose weight Do they need to follow a specific diet? Do they need to follow a 90 day workout challenge? In fact…most of us have […]
The rise of the extreme diet More extreme is more extreme, not more effective. This is especially true with extreme diets. I’ve been in the nutrition game a while now, about 12 years, and have seen a lot. One of the most interesting things I’ve seen is that over the last several decades we are […]
How Many Steps a Day Do You Actually Need? 10k steps a day or bust. That is the motto. At least, that is what we are all told. 10k a day is ingrained in most of our brains. I mean heck, even FitBit devices have a feature that makes the band vibrate when you hit […]
The weeks leading up to the holidays can often be a mental challenge for individuals who are looking to improve their health and fitness, especially when it comes to nutrition for the holidays. There is often anxiety around holiday meals, parties, events, and travel. Higher calorie foods, alcohol, and lack of a consistent training schedule […]
