Let’s face it: Training for a marathon can be incredibly challenging, even for seasoned runners. And if you’ve never tried to run more than 10 km in one go, you’re in for a treat. Going for a leisurely jog on the local track or in the park is one thing and doesn’t require much thought …
At first glance, mindfulness and sports performance might seem like polar opposites. Mindfulness is traditionally equated with quiet contemplation, such as examining the translucent petals on a cherry blossom. In comparison, sports performance often relates to running as fast as you can, hitting a 90-mile-per-hour ball, and other feats of quick, powerful activity. At their …
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Fitness and alcohol aren’t terms we normally see in the same sentence. Everywhere you look, there’s yet another video or article that demonizes alcohol. “Alcohol is fattening.” “Drinking wastes muscle mass and kills athletic performance.” And while there is some truth to these statements, the topic of alcohol within the context of fitness is quite nuanced, and the …
Macronutrients is one of the most popular terms in the nutrition space, and I’m sure you’ve come across it at one point or another. And if so, you’ve also probably heard of the two common nutritional protocols surrounding it – if it fits your macros and flexible dieting. Both of them are based around the idea …
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So many aspects of our human system’s mental health are innately tied into how our brain functions. We have learned over the past few decades that there are few hard-and-fast “emotional” vs “logical” divisions in our brain. Our “heart” and “mind” are in fact one. Even more than that, our entire body is an integrated …
Contrary to popular belief, training for optimal muscle growth can be broken down into four, relatively-simple to understand, factors. Or, rather, pillars. Though there are many intricacies and ways to tweak your training to squeeze that extra bit of gym progress, the majority of your results over the years are going to come from paying …
You’ve probably heard about the many ways in which yoga improves your flexibility. You perhaps understand how yoga can help to develop your stamina and core strength. However, yoga does far more than boost those specific physical improvements. Yoga moves beyond the physical realm to develop critical core aspects of your spirituality. How does yoga …
Most of us are familiar with the physical benefits of regular exercise. After all, what is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions working out? If you’re like most, then you probably think of weight loss, muscle gain, athleticism, or physical strength. To be sure, these are incredible benefits, shown to improve …
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Meditation can sometimes seem like an esoteric activity done by bearded gurus on remote mountaintops. Fortunately for us, meditation can actually be done anywhere, at any time, by any person. The act of meditating for even just a few minutes a day can reduce stress levels measurably. Here’s how. You’ve probably heard about the “fight …
It would be lovely if every day at work could be relaxing, supportive, and goal-enriching. If every interaction went smoothly. If, at the end of every day, one drew in a deep, satisfied breath of a joyful experience. In our reality, even in the best of jobs, this is rarely the norm. Co-workers have trouble …