Are Machine-Based or Free Weights Better for Gains?

There’s no doubt that strength training has numerous benefits, including stronger bones and muscles, better balance, and maintenance of a healthy weight. So how do you determine whether to use machine-based or free weights to achieve your muscle gain goals? The short answer is that the choice depends on your goals, preferences, and individual circumstances. […]

Protein Timing for Muscle Gains: When to Fuel Your Workouts

If building muscle mass is one of your fitness goals, odds are you’ve come across a slew of information and guidance on how your diet can help or inhibit you. One particular school of thought centers around how and when to eat protein to enhance muscle growth. But in such a noisy landscape, it can […]

The Benefits of Strength Training

We all know how important physical activity is for our overall health and well-being. But when it comes to exercise, many of us focus on cardio, such as running, walking, playing sports, or swimming. And while cardio is great for our bodies, it’s important to remember the benefits of strength training, too. Whether leveraging your […]

Habit Stacking: How to Build Healthy Habits That Stick

Creating and sticking to new habits can be overwhelming and challenging. And often, it can lead to feeling frustrated and hopeless – convinced that we’ll never be able to change our behavior. But, luckily there’s a habit hack that has gained traction over the years that can help by leveraging your brain’s existing neuronal connections […]

The Benefits of Eating Seasonal and Local Produce

Most of us know eating fruits and veggies is good for our health, but did you know there are additional benefits when you eat locally grown and in-season produce? From saving money to supporting local farmers to added nutritional value, locally grown and seasonal fruits and veggies are good for our bodies and the planet. […]

The Benefits of Exercise: Why You Should Make It a Part of Your Daily Routine

Did you know that May is Exercise is Medicine Month? That, along with the warmer weather and sunnier skies, means it’s a perfect time to think about your physical fitness routine (or lack thereof) and how you can make movement a part of your everyday routine. Why Exercise Matters Before we dive into how to […]

How Processed Foods Impact Our Health

If you’re focused on achieving a healthier diet, it can be difficult to choose with so many different fads and advice. But whether you’re considering a vegan diet, paleo, or gluten-free, there is one thing that most experts agree upon: we need to eat less processed foods. So what exactly are processed foods, and what […]