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The Importance of Active Recovery Between Exercise Intervals

It might seem like an oxymoron, but active recovery is a real thing. And it’s real important, at that. Understanding what active recovery is will help you to incorporate it into your week and improve your overall health goals.

Injured? Your Diet Could Be The Reason

You’ve been cross-training for months and are just about ready for the big day of your race, only to twist your ankle and find yourself icing on the couch instead of at the starting line.

The Best Exercises For Lower Abs

Abs aren’t the easiest body part to target—especially the dreaded lower abs. Many experts say abs are made in the kitchen, and while we agree with that to an extent, there are a handful of belly-burning moves you can incorporate into your workout that also tone and tighten the lower abdomen.

The Best Foods to Eat Before and After a Workout

Fueling your body properly before and after a workout is actually one of the key components of total body health, according to Jessica Jones, a registered dietitian for Self.com. What you eat pre- and post-workout, or don’t eat, determines how your body handles energy levels, muscle reparation, fatigue, and soreness.

Jumpstart Your Morning: Protein Packed Pancakes

Lots of research has shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. One of the primary reasons for this is that breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism and therefore helps you burn more calories throughout the day.