Recommended by fitness & wellness experts, Ice Barrel is a cold therapy training tool that offers an easy way to incorporate ice baths to your routine. With a lightweight, compact design and functional features, taking a plunge with Ice Barrel helps you reach new heights mentally, emotionally, and physically. HOW IT WORKS We’ve partnered with Ice Barrel so you can … [Read more...]
Night out? Don’t Let The Hangover Stop You
A hangover can negatively set the tone for the day. Common recovery tips such as eating fried foods or drinking a shower beer can actually make things worse. A hangover is the process of the liver still digesting the alcohol. There are no magic tricks to make it disappear; there are only ways to recover with good habits and continue on with your goals. Impact of Alcohol … [Read more...]
Building the Mind-Muscle Connection
If you spend enough time in the bodybuilder realm, you’re bound to hear this confusing phrase touted as one of the prime ways to build muscle. They claim that you just need more ‘muscle activation’ and ‘internal focus’ to achieve maximal muscle growth. These vague teachings seem no doubt more frustrating than they do helpful. Thankfully there’s truth in these confusing sayings, … [Read more...]
Exercises to Improve Balance
Balance is needed in every aspect of life. The body can grow imbalances by preferring one side over another. This can even be evident in simple acts like walking. Balance training can improve functional capacity in walking, alongside the many other imbalances (1). Training for balance can be integrated into one’s routine fairly easily. Points to Consider Proprioception is … [Read more...]
Impact of Healthy Fats on Women
Fats help absorb vitamins and minerals. While their tasks in every body remain the same, their presence differs between men and women. Women naturally hold more fat mass than men, so they rely more on these fats (lipids) for energy. It makes sense for women to eat more fats to support their energy levels. Healthy fats play a pivotal role in women by regulating hormones and … [Read more...]