Fitness trends come and go, but the struggle of knowing which ones are worth your time, money, and effort never seems to end. Here’s a list of 20 popular fitness trends and whether or not they can help you reach your health and fitness goals:
Read MoreStaying strong and active is critical to our vitality as we age. But what about the quality of those later years? Are they spent traveling, playing with grandkids, and enjoying hobbies? Or are they spent in a long-term care facility, hostage to a plethora of illnesses and medications?
We’ve compiled 10 key habits for living longer and stronger at any age. Where do you stack up?
Read MoreThe same exact stressors — job pressure, kids, money, and, yes, an intense exercise and eating regimen — can energize and inspire you or sap your will and your mojo. Reaching your potential is about finding your stress sweet spot and using it to propel you to your goals.
Here’s how.
Read MoreIf you begin a conversation about alcohol, you’re likely to get a chorus of varied opinions.Your one friend swears that her daily glass of red wine will ward off cardiovascular disease, even if it’s at the expense of her six pack abs. Meanwhile, your gym buddy has a zero alcohol consumption policy in an effort to remain as lean as possible and avoid the dreaded “beer belly”.
Is it really possible to enjoy your social drinking and still maintain a healthy body weight and composition?
The answer is somewhat complicated and likely depends on your ultimate goals…
Read MoreExercise can be a good way to “blow off some steam” but some findings show that it can be beneficial for helping us better regulate our emotions proactively.
Read MoreSometimes you might think we’re crazy people given our training style at Sota, but the research shows that there’s a method to the madness when it comes to HIIT and high intensity strength training…
Read MoreWe know that inflammation is bad, and we know that feeling stressed and upset is bad, but a new Penn State study shows how these can be linked and how the chronic effects of the two can be devastating.
Read MoreRolling through Instagram or Facebook, we find narratives and interventions claiming to improve something called “mobility”. We can select from options including stretching, foam rolling / body tempering, lacrosse ball smashing, voodoo flossing, power tools converted to guns being sold as therapeutic, and the list goes on. The level of marketing would make even Donald Draper of Mad Men proud.
Read MoreWhether you’re starting the first 2019 challenge group or just looking for some tips to clean up your diet and help make that healthy lifestyle a little easier, this article combines useful information from some of the most popular meal preppers out there. Now, you don’t need to do ALL of these, and many of them may not work for or appeal to you, but check them out and see what ones you can implement in your life! Prepping your food is 90% of the dietary battle, may as well gather all of the tips and tricks you can…
Read MoreWe do it every night, and over the course of our life we will spend approximately a third of our time doing it: sleep. But what is it? Doctors and scientists are really just beginning to understand all the important ways that sleep affects our health and well-being — and all of the reasons we do it…
Read MoreChances are you’ve heard you need to include the Squat or the Deadlift, or maybe even both, in your workout routine if you want to develop strong legs and glutes. Both are great compound moves that not only strengthen your legs and glutes but also your entire core.
But what is the difference between the Squat and the Deadlift? Keep reading to find out!
Read MoreThe hip hinge is a basic human movement that most of us have forgotten entirely! Instead of using our hips to move, we rely on the lower back and spine, which leaves it vulnerable to injury. Learning how to properly hip hinge can help your hamstrings stay mobile and strong, as well as alleviating unnecessary strain on your lower back. The hip hinge is also a foundational movement in lifting, the gym and life. Watch this video to learn how you can use it everywhere!
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Many people enjoy alcohol’s sedating influence and it does play a vital role in many of society's traditions and practices. One effect alcohol has, which is not widely discussed, is its impact on body composition. Read to find out more about the hidden calories in alcoholic beverages and how alcohol hinders fat loss!
Sugar hides in some surprising foods. This video provides simple changes to avoid excess sweet stuff!
Read MoreUh-oh. That treat comes with some not-so-sweet side effects.
We all know to go easy on the sweet stuff, but what actually happens to your system when you indulge? Here, eight ways sugar affects your body.
No matter the time of year, sticking to a structured nutritional plan can be a battle of the mind. But the battle can be even more difficult in the midst of summer barbeques and with patio season constantly testing our will power. Here’s how you can have your cake (and ice cream and burgers) and eat it, too - without sacrificing your social life or fitness goals.
Read MoreThere are many foam roller benefits. The most important reason being due to myofascial release. Myofascial release is no secret in the fitness community. In fact, therapists and masseuses use the concepts of myofascial release to treat athletes and have been doing so for decades.
Now, with the advent of foam rollers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts can instantly improve their workouts and decrease their risk of injury.
Read MoreScientific studies show that apple cider vinegar may have wonderful health properties that can help you slim down. Here's how.
Read MoreIf you have successfully lost weight, you may be concerned about regaining your weight. Once you reach your goal weight, the job is not over. You have just entered a new phase of your healthy lifestyle--the maintenance phase. Tread carefully as you learn how to add just enough calories to stop losing weight, but not so many as to gain weight.
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Read MoreIntermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world's most popular health and fitness trends. People are using it to lose weight, improve health and simplify their healthy lifestyle. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on your body and brain, and may even help you live longer.
This is the ultimate beginner's guide to intermittent fasting.
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