Healthy Living

Doing a full body workout every day is generally not recommended for several reasons: Overtraining: Your muscles need time to recover and grow. Working out the same muscles every day can lead to overtraining, which can result in fatigue, decreased performance, and even injury. Inadequate Recovery: Muscles require 48-72 hours to recover fully after a…

The global fitness industry, which includes gyms, supplement companies, fitness products, etc., generates over 80 bill US dollars per year! The internet and outlet stores are full of weight loss books and products all over promising rapid fat loss in a short amount of time.  There is no magic pill for weight loss.  It requires…

[‘Tis the season for family, friends, festivity and FOOD.  Studies have shown that the average weight gain during the holiday season is 5 pounds.  You, however, do not have to become a statistic!  If you are a veteran gym goer or have just started your fitness journey, this time of year can be a stressor…

Should employers be concerned about their employee’s wellness? Why should a company care about promoting a healthy living and working environment? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) American companies lose upwards of $225 Billion annually ($1,685 per employee) in lost productivity due to illness, sick days and sub-par performance.  These costs…

All over the world, night after night, millions of people are riveted to their TV sets – but not to watch the latest soap, or CSI. Not to watch Dancing with the Stars or the Voice. Not to see who outwits, outlasts and outplays others in Survivor. No – they are spellbound by the efforts…

You can walk into any gym across the country and hire a personal trainer.  So why are so many people switching to the internet for their workout guidance? And does it really work?  There are many online programs to choose from so it is important to select one that is tailored to your body and…

Sprint workouts are one of the BEST fat burning workouts you can do! Sprints will not only help you burn calories, shed fat and build muscle but the positive effects of sprints are seen even AFTER your workout is finished. A study done by Colorado State University gave subjects a maintenance diet for three days.  On…

You’ve probably heard about Doctors or Chiropractic (DCs), chiropractors, chiropractic therapy, or chiropractic treatment while watching sports news about your favorite athlete getting therapy because of an injury. It’s not uncommon since chiropractic treatment is commonly associated with sports. If you’re thinking that you don’t need it since you don’t play sports, think again. Chiropractic…