In today’s fast-paced world, it’s nearly impossible to escape stress and anxiety. With your smartphone always at the ready, your boss has access to you via email around the clock. Your family and friends can text you at any time with a request. Your significant other is always a phone call away, ready to dole out [...]
For most people who don’t regularly go to the gym or have recently started a new workout regimen, the gym can be an intimidating space to exercise. Self-consciousness can get in the way of a solid workout and for some, might even prevent them from going in the first place. Getting over your anxiety of exercising [...]
There is an obesity epidemic in the United States, triggered by the nation’s obsession for unhealthy food. By making small dietary adjustments, weight loss is a realistic prospect, but the initial stages of dieting prove to be the most challenging. What’s most important is you make sustainable changes with a view to the long term. Hopefully [...]
With all the hustle and bustle of your hectic lifestyle, it becomes quite challenging to dedicate sufficient time to exercise. Isn't it? But remember, regularly exercising in the morning is an excellent way to create/maintain a positive fitness routine. In fact, it offers a bunch of serious perks to your body, brain, and mind that you [...]
It’s useful to remind ourselves that injuries not only happen from athletic events or traumatic car crashes--they can develop over time or happen quickly in the home. Fortunately, by keeping some simple habits and an awareness of the physical toll certain activities have on the body, we can keep ourselves in good shape for a long [...]
Have you started to notice your hair clogging up the drain when you shower? Does your once thick and full hair now feel limp and listless? Then it could be that you would benefit from a hair supplement. There are many reasons why you could be experiencing from a lack of hair volume: the volume of [...]
For busy moms, finding time for yourself can become a challenge when you have to juggle so many demands like family, work and maintaining a household. Even though your role as a mom is full of incredible and fulfilling responsibilities, they can still leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. This is why relaxation and meditation are [...]
You're busy with the kiddos all day and just can't find the time to track your fitness goals. The good news is that there are fitness and workout apps available to help you streamline your routine. With just a click, you can transform your smartphone into a personal coach. There's only one problem. There are hundreds [...]
Many people enjoy taking a walk outside, and hiking is simply that--just on the next level. While hiking may seem like just a stroll through nature, there’s a lot more to hiking than merely walking outside. Hiking can improve your physical health, your social life, your mindset, and your self-esteem. To see some of the ways [...]
Staying on track when dieting or exercising can be extremely difficult without a coach or instructor to guide you 24/7. We’ve all been guilty of breaching the diet rules, but what do you do when you’re really struggling to stick to your health regime? It’s simple – attend some of Europe’s [...]
Are you continuously seeking to live your life better--to constantly grow and be your best self? For example, do you strive to be... Healthy. Happy. Fit. Creative. Calm. Compassionate. Confident. Environmentally-conscious. Loving. Kind. Helpful. Smart. Productive. Innovative. Successful. Financially stable. I know I do! And my list is constantly changing! What would you add to your [...]
Is it just a coincidence that people tend to be healthiest when they’re feeling happy and fulfilled? Or is it a chicken-and-the-egg scenario where people feel happy because they’re healthy? Is there really a link between mood and wellness? While there’s no way to ensure permanent well-being, studies have shown that a positive attitude and outlook [...]
Carpooling the kids. Work. Meetings. Commuting. Exercise. Errands. Dinner. Repeat. It’s no secret that life is hectic today, and it may seem as though there’s never a single minute to spare just for you to relax, reflect and recharge. But mindfulness doesn’t have to be something that takes a huge chunk of time out of your [...]
Very few people look forward to cleaning the house and it is only necessity that makes us do it. But how different would you feel about cleaning if you knew that it could help you burn calories and boost fitness. Wondering how to fit in fitness while cleaning your home? With some focus on your form and [...]
It's a new year--which means it's time for me to shake things up in my workout routine. As part of my “New Year, Better Body” health and fitness program, my trainer, has incorporated kettlebell exercises into my resistance training routines and they clearly are my favorite part of the workout. He added kettlebells to my program [...]
Pilates is a workout routine that involves movements of your body controlled by using machines or equipment such as fit ball to achieve abdominal strength, coordination and balance, and postural awareness. Joseph Pilates introduced this routine in the 1920s in the United States. This routine has recently become popular around the world. "Clinical Pilates has [...]
When you’re working on your fitness goals, it can be tempting to jump on the scale every five minutes. Unfortunately, scales aren’t always the most accurate measure of your progress. In fact, it’s not unusual for your weight to fluctuate by 5-10 pounds per day, even if you aren’t eating much. As we become more educated [...]
While many of us dream of living in a luxury condo in Manhattan, having a beach house in Malibu, or rolling up to work in a Porsche every morning, even those of us without a multi-million-dollar home or the latest gadgets at our disposal still have plenty to be grateful for. In fact, even if you’re [...]
Between the short days and the frigid temperatures, the winter can bring out the blues in anyone, even those who aren’t typically prone to depression. In fact, up to 10 million people are thought to be suffering from seasonal depression in the United States alone. While there’s little to be done except waiting out the winter [...]
Like most of us, you probably have some bad habits. (I can easily tick off a few of my own!) Of course, we also have many habitual behaviors which are extremely positive in nature—in short, good habits. If you are like me, there are probably some areas in your life where you would like to see better [...]
If there’s a single word that can sum up the spirit of a new year, that would definitely be: detox. Whether you’ve done it in an attempt to rid your body of any toxin buildup (guilty of late-night snacks or binges, anyone?) or to improve your immune system through a juicing-based cleanse, the goal has been [...]
It’s no surprise that yoga is beneficial for your overall health and well being, but did you know that it’s important for musicians, too? If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument, exercising should be a part of your daily routine. Read on to find out why! (We’ll also share several fun exercises, in addition to [...]
Fitness wearables have been a hot trend for several years now, but research shows many people stop using them after the first six months or so. That's because transforming your fitness routine requires more than just wearing a tracker. You still need internal motivation, and you need to know how to integrate the information from your [...]
There was a time when choosing a hair-dryer wasn’t so complicated, as there were so few products that you could count on the fingers of your hands. But in 2018 it’s fine to feel confused when you’re looking at hundreds and hundreds of products, not knowing which one is the best. We’ve made a list to [...]
