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. […]
The Importance of Taking Breaks and Boundary Setting for a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle
When we think about leading a healthy lifestyle, it can be easy to focus on eating well and exercising. And while both are critical components to overall well-being, so too is taking breaks and setting boundaries in all aspects of our lives. In our fast-paced, “always on” world, it’s even more important to prioritize disconnecting […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care has become a hot topic in the wellness industry over the last few years. From social media influencers to wellness gurus to healthcare practitioners, self-care is touted as a critical way to stay healthy. But what exactly is self-care, and why is it so important? In this blog, we’ll dig into the concept of […]
The Connection Between Gut Health & Wellness
When you hear the word “bacteria,” you probably think of illnesses or diseases. And while some bacteria can make us sick, some are critical for our overall good health. The trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in our bodies are collectively known as the microbiome, and the ones that live in our gut […]
The Impact of Sleep on Nutrition & Fitness
Eating nutritious food and physical movement are, without a doubt, two of the most important things we can do to take care of ourselves. But a third element is just as important and intricately linked to our overall wellness: high-quality sleep. Unfortunately, sleep can quickly drop to the bottom of the priority list in our […]
Nutrition Myths Busted
If you’re focused on wellness, you know how important nutritious and healthy eating is. Proper nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and critical to personal performance – whether in the gym or in day-to-day life. Meeting your wellness goals means consuming whole foods with high nutrient density, and avoiding fast foods and processed […]