You may have heard that omega-3 fatty acids, as found in fish oil or nuts, are good for your heart, helping to reduce triglycerides and keep arteries clear. All true!
But fit folks need to know about their other benefits, like boosting your performance, speeding your recovery, and more. Here’s how omega-3s work, and how to get them.
It’s tempting to seek warmth and comfort from our food in the winter. “Comfort foods” fill you up and taste like home, so they seem bound to be unhealthy, right?
If the chill in the air makes you want good old-fashioned “stick to your ribs” meals, no need to deprive yourself. A few tweaks are all it takes to make these dishes over.
When you’re working on losing fat, gaining muscle and maintaining excellent health, it depends on getting the right ratios of protein, fat and carbohydrates. But that’s not all.
Remember the vitamins and minerals you need – their micronutrients support the body systems. Few foods work better for this than veggies. We make it easy for you to eat yours!
There’s been plenty of welcome innovation in the active wear and textiles industry over the past few decades. From moisture-wicking shirts to great-fitting yoga pants, we have choices.
When you look beyond your basketball shorts, you might want to take a “clean” wardrobe view—much like eating clean, there can be health benefits to eco-friendly dressing.
If you’re trying to lose weight, get fit, bulk up, or even just feed your busy family in a healthy way, it’s a great idea to get in the practice of planning your meals for the week.
With meal planning you can avoid making poor choices when you’re hungry. It’s easier to get the nutrients you need, too. These resources make it simple to master the plan!
Congratulations, you’ve decided to change your life. You have taken the first step in creating a healthier, happier you. Now what? If you’re like most new exercisers you have a general idea of what you would like to accomplish, but you might not have a clue as how to do it. Walking through the doors and taking in all the gym has to offer can be overwhelming. It is important to have a solid plan, so that you don’t end up wandering the gym in search of fitness miracles.
The first step in your victory plan isn’t found anywhere in the gym though, it’s found in you. The true secret of success is simply in committing to a better you, whatever your goals may be.
