[This is a guest post from Thomas Watson from www.MarathonHandbook.com about 9 things you need to know before running your first half marathon. He shares some great training tips and advice for runners at any level.] So you’ve decided to run a half marathon, and you’re pumped. You’ve shared your race entry on your socials…
Insulin resistance is an issue of epidemic proportions today, with 1 in 3 Americans being pre-diabetic, and even more being insulin resistant. The good news is that insulin resistance is reversible, even if you have already developed type II diabetes. However, most people get overwhelmed by all the lifestyle changes necessary to reverse insulin resistance—especially…
We all know we need a certain amount of sleep every night to function like a human being, as opposed to, say, a humanoid zombie creature. Coffee might give you some energy if you’re short a couple hours, but that’s about as far as it goes. If you’ve ever gone more than a few days…
We all have that one friend that can eat anything they want and never gain weight. They can chow down on pastries, have multiple margaritas, get seconds (or even thirds!) at the buffet, and then still look amazing in their bikini come swimsuit season. And then there are people like me (and maybe you, too),…
A nitric oxide what? If you’ve never heard of this term before, you’re not alone! When I heard that a four-minute workout routine called a nitric oxide dump will supposedly improve your health, I was pretty skeptical. Up until now, the only place I had heard of anything like nitric oxide was at my dentist’s…
Bat wings. Chicken wings. Flying squirrels. Wing flaps. Across the pond they call them “bingo wings.” I dare you to try to say that with a straight face… Whatever you like to call yours, I’m sure you don’t love the look or feel of that flabby, jiggly skin under your arms. I know I’ve purposely searched…
I love coffee myself, and couldn’t survive without my morning cup of joe. But it seems like every week the experts in health and fitness change their minds on what foods and drinks are good for you, and coffee is no exception. This week chocolate can cure cancer, next week it’s going to kill you….
In many diet and workout plans, we’ve been historically taught that carbs should be avoided like the plague. Simple carbs, starchy carbs, and fibrous carbs – they all get the same bad rep, but are they really all bad? The truth is that many people can consume carbs and still lose weight. Let’s explore this…
Whether beach season is on your mind, or you have a milestone event in your near future, you may find yourself searching for articles that teach you how to get abs. If that is what brought you here, then this is the post for you. Unfortunately, before we jump into our advice for getting abs,…
When people come to us, their primary goal is to lose weight quickly. In this post, we’ll explore an intermittent fasting morning workout that blasts belly fat to help you meet your weight loss goals that much faster. But before we dive in, you might be asking yourself – what is intermittent fasting? Simply put,…
What are the best apple cider vinegar pills on the market? Why would people choose pills over the liquid? Is apple cider vinegar really that good for you? We’re covering all this and more below. So, let’s dive in! Apple Cider Vinegar – aka Liquid Gold We have discussed the weight loss benefits of Apple…
Want to learn the best forearm workouts for women and men? You’ve come to the right place. As health and wellness experts, we get a lot of questions related to everything from diet to fitness plans. While our 21-Day Fat Loss Challenge doesn’t even require exercise to lose weight, we understand that many people want…
