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Mar 27th 2023 | Jay Honstetter

New to Working Out? Here's Some Guidance so you Don't Lose Interest

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 …
Feb 27th 2023 | Jay Honstetter

3 Tips for Maximizing your Workout: Competition, Supplements, and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Exercise is essential to living a healthy life, and if you’re going to do it, why not get the most out of it? Making gains and meeting goals can be a timely process, but there are ways to speed it up and get more out of every workout. It’s not simply doing more reps or pushing yourself until you’re so sore you can’t be sure you’ll do it again tomorrow. It’s finding smarter ways to push yourself at a reasonable pace, and incorporating simple “tricks” to make your body more responsive.Here are thr …
Jan 23rd 2023 | Jay Honstetter

How to Prepare to Run a Marathon - Training, Diet, and Radical Fuel

Running a marathon is no easy task, especially if you’re new to the idea and contemplating it as a goal to lose weight, be healthier, or get in better overall shape - all great ideas! But waking up one morning, lacing up a pair of sneakers, and heading out to that 5k with no prior planning is not the way to do it. Without proper training and preparation, you can easily injure yourself, faint, and/or simply give up without ever giving it a real chance. An estimated twelve weeks of training is the …
Jan 23rd 2023 | Jay Honstetter

Why Core Strength Matters and How to Maintain It

Core strength is integral to your well-being - not only is it important for your posture, but it’s essential for avoiding injury, performing any type of physical activity, and even for things as simple as getting out of a chair, vacuuming, or pulling up weeds. Your core is made up of the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips, and stomach. If you’re someone who sits at a desk all day, or just doesn’t move much, you may want to consider a routine to get these muscles strengthened - even if you’ …
Jan 23rd 2023 | Jay Honstetter

How to give your Immune System a Boost: Exercise, Sleep, Immune Support, and More

Keeping your immune system strong year-round is key to maintaining your health, being productive, and staying active during all four seasons. Boosting immunity tends to come up more often during the winter months - with good reason, it’s when most people tend to get sick - but if you stay on top of your health twelve months out of the year then you may be able to avoid coming down with any ailment at all (for the most part!).Here are some tips for keeping your immune system in check!For Starters …