As an adult, it can be hard to take on the habits of healthy eating. This is especially true for those who grew-up eating fast food, snacking, and with very little physical activity. For many, unhealthy eating habits started in childhood making them hard to break them and start eating healthy. It is therefore important […]
Three Components of Everyday Nutrition
Nowadays there are countless diet plans and guidelines about what to eat. Yet, concentrating of as little as three components of your daily diet might be enough to keep you healthy. Here are three food components that should make a part of your everyday nutrition and the reasons why: Water. Yes, as obvious as it […]
The Importance of Hydration
Now that the hot summer is here, it is important to stay hydrated at all times. However, dehydration is a problem year round, not just in the summer. Caffeinated, sugary drinks like iced lattes and energy drinks, for example, are very popular and contribute to dehydration. When blood sugar levels rise there is an increase […]
How to Boost Your Metabolism
When we talk about the metabolism, we are talking about the sum of all the chemical changes occurring within your body to keep you alive and healthy. This is both the breaking down of calories to create chemical energy, and the construction of new molecules as your cells renew themselves. When we talk about boosting […]
Superfoods: All About Coconut
The Hype Over Coconut: There has been a lot of hype in the recent years about the health benefits of coconut and its products. Almost everyday a new article or blog post (like this one) is popping out with a list of coconut’s many benefits and uses. Yet some of the leading experts disagree. Moreover, […]
3 Hacks to Increase Your Water Intake
How good are you at reaching the recommended amount of water intake each day? Men should aim to drink 3 liters per day. Women should strive for about 2.2 liters per day. Guidelines vary for athletes and other specific populations. Adequate daily water intake is necessary to replenish the fluids lost through activities such as […]
Land Exercises to Improve Performance in the Water
Water sports are among the most efficient, relaxing, and rewarding activities and are excellent modes of exercise for both the body and the mind. They typically require the involvement of the entire body, recruiting muscle groups large and small. Therefore, it results in a greater energy expenditure. The invigorating outdoor environment can make for the […]
Hair Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Headphones? Check. Favorite Spotify playlist? Check. Don’t know what to do with your sweaty post-workout hair? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. And while it may be enticing to skip your workout because it can damage hair, or even because it is too hard to style appropriately, this can lead to a habit of workout neglect. […]
How Hydrostatic Weighing Works
Take a leap and get tested to make a step towards real progress. Accurately benchmark your fitness level in just 10 minutes. Use that information to reach those goals you’ve had for years. What we will measure: Your fat & fat free body mass How much fat you need to lose to reach your goals […]
