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It’s been proven again and again that regular exercise is beneficial to both body and mind, and crucial to maintaining good overall health. The most challenging part is getting started and sticking to it. Any type of exercise, whether it’s running, lifting weights, yoga, martial arts, or diving into a swimming pool for some laps for the first time, is going to be extremely challenging. It may feel like you’ll never be able to reach the heights of some of your friends, or favorite athletes, but e …

Protein is critical to maintaining good health and providing our bodies with the necessary fuel to function in our day-to-day lives. It’s responsible for the formation and preservation of every cell in our system, and not getting enough can lead to weakness and vulnerability to edema, skin, nail, and hair issues, fragile bones, loss of muscle, increased appetite, infection, and reduced metabolism. Over 10,000 types of protein are prevalent in our skin, hair, muscles, bones, and tissues at one ti …

Exercise is good for you. We all know this. Countless studies have proven it, instructors ingrain it in our brains, and, maybe most importantly, we feel great after training sessions. A regular 40-60 minutes a day is what most health professionals recommend, but even 15 minutes can help fend off debilitating diseases, and prolong our lives. But what happens when we over-do it, or become addicted to training and it starts negatively affecting our lives? Much like anything else, people can get add …

While being overweight and obesity are more common in Americans, being underweight can also be a huge health concern. A BMI (body mass index) of 18.5 or less can lead to fragile bones, anemia, lethargy, and a weakened immune system. Anybody feeling that they are underweight should consult with their doctor to assess what the consequences can be, and discuss the different ways to appropriately pack on some pounds.Much like being overweight, there are numerous factors that can contribute to being …

New to the weight lifting game? Haven’t even started? Never even considered it?! Weight lifting can be rewarding in many ways - it’s not limited to bulking up, though you can do that if you so desire. Lifting weights contributes to weight loss, strengthens your muscles, increases your stamina, improves heart health, raises metabolism, and makes you stronger. So why wouldn’t you want to incorporate lifting weights into your workout routine?Here are some tips for setting your new weightlifting goa …