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In a world full of fast-paced action, multi-tasking, news overload, and constant work, we often forget about the importance of the ever elusive good night’s sleep. We know the old adage, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” but why not get some sleep while we’re still alive and reap the benefits?Sleep has significant effects on our brains and cognitive abilities. Sleep deprivation leads to a lack of concentration, productivity and cognition. If we want to perform to the best of our abilities, we need to …

My name is Daniel Cho, and I am a professional ballet dancer. Our work days are quite rigorous; we start with an hour and a half class to warm up our muscles, and then we rehearse various pieces for the next 5 hours for any upcoming performances. It’s really crucial for me to fuel my body with the proper nourishment to help my stamina and performance. I’ve found that the use of a pre-workout supplement helps me get through the day, especially when my muscles are fatig …

Fiber: The Key to Weight ManagementYou’ve made it to your ideal weight. Now what? There’s a great deal of emphasis and resources on getting to that magic number on the scale, to a healthy BMI, back into your favorite jeans, and to a place of looking and feeling your best. But after getting “it,” whatever “it” is for you, what’s the next step? What needs to be the game plan?It’s easy to fall into the trap of rewarding yourself for all the hard work you’ve put in by slacking off from your routine, …

Congratulations! You made it through months of head-turning body changes...months of nesting...and months of imagining life after your baby arrives. Now you’re on the other side. Taking in all the big changes that this little life has brought....including your new body shape. It’s a far cry from where you were 9 months ago. Don’t worry. You can safely get back to your strong, toned figure.Why You Should Start Getting Active AgainYou may be drained of energy from late-nig …

The holidays are upon us and that means one thing and one thing only: FOOD!Okay well food, drink, extra pounds, tryptophan, cold weather, and all of the other things that make the holidays great and not so great at the same time. And while we should all indulge a bit and enjoy the holidays and all that come with it, we should also maintain our health and keep our fitness goals in mind.So we’ve come up with a few suggestions for staying healthy this holiday season:Create a Holiday Workout Routine …