To finish the year on an Extra Healthy-ish high, we’re bringing you the top episodes of the year. Fitness entrepreneur and podcast host Tiffiny Hall discussed cheat days: are they dangerous and can they actually work? WANT MORE FROM TIFF? For more info on Tiff’s Bounce Forward podcast, see her …
You may think hydration means just drinking more water, but you should actually focus on proper electrolyte balance. Although optimal daily water consumption can vary greatly between people, many experts recommend that total daily water intake from all sources should be around 8 to 12 glasses of water (1). However, fluid intake is …
Electrolytes are minerals dissolved in water or other bodily fluids that carry an electric charge (1). They include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and phosphate. Electrolytes are essential for the basic cellular functioning of the human body (2). Sodium Sodium is essential for the proper functioning of the human body by …
CrossFit is everywhere. If you haven’t already tried it yourself, you probably know someone who has. Your best friend’s girlfriend won’t shut up about it. Even your boss heads to the “box” during lunch hour. Because it’s become so popular and many people have achieved impressive results from doing it, it’s understandable to be …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]