You may have heard of the Mediterranean Diet. It’s been growing in popularity for some time now — and for good reason. The diet revolves around eating only meals created with healthy, wholesome ingredients and avoiding things like sugar and refined fats. Meals should be rich in things like vegetables, legumes, nuts, lean protein and whole grains — all of which go a long way … [Read more...] about 5 Core Values of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
10 Foods That Provide Long-Lasting Energy
You know those days when you wake up and find yourself feeling a bit sluggish? It might not actually be a sign of a lack of sleep, or an over abundance of stress. Your diet plays a big role in energy levels too, and if you’re not giving your body the proper nourishment, it’s likely to break down and feel tired. Thankfully, you can turn those energy levels up to high by … [Read more...] about 10 Foods That Provide Long-Lasting Energy
How to Keep That New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution
It’s the new year, and many of us have started out with our usual resolution: lose weight. In fact, YouGovAmerica reported in 2020 that of the approximate 27% of Americans who said they were going to make a New Year’s resolution, 46% wanted to exercise more and 45% wanted to improve their diet. Yep, weight loss-related goals are always at the top of people’s lists — but, … [Read more...] about How to Keep That New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution
Top Fitness Trends to Watch in 2022
The years 2020 and 2021 forever changed the scope of the fitness world. The closures of non-essential businesses and stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic brought with them dramatic changes in how people exercised — and many of those changes are here to stay. It's time to take a look at the direction fitness is going in 2022. These trends may just give you some … [Read more...] about Top Fitness Trends to Watch in 2022
The 10 Best Fitness Beginner Gifts for $40 or Less
If any of the people on your holiday shopping list have expressed interest in fitness in recent months, or the intention to get into it in the coming year, a fitness-themed gift may be just the thing to show how much you care. Need some help with those gift ideas? Everything from gift cards to stability balls to hydration tools and more are included on our 10 favorite gifts … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Fitness Beginner Gifts for $40 or Less