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5 Ways to Train Smarter to Run Faster

Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure you get the most out of your efforts. #1 Build an Aerobic Base Before Speed Spend at least one month, …

Creative Ways to Walk More Every Day

It’s not always easy to stay in shape. Between family, school and work responsibilities, it can be difficult to squeeze in time to workout. Luckily, walks are a convenient and easy way to stay physically and mentally healthy. Whether you want to lose a little weight or improve your mood, we’ve outlined some creative ways to take more steps each …

How to Accomplish Your Big Goals

Do you have a big goal you are working toward? Maybe one that has been on your mind for a while and one that will take change, determination, training, sacrifice, and a lot of work? The first step in accomplishing big goals is setting a clear goal to begin with. Once you have your goal set, think about what you …

Best Exercises to do in Small Spaces

Getting consistent exercise is an integral part of living a healthy lifestyle. Right now though, some people are hesitant to return to the gym due to the Omicron variant. While others are having trouble making time to go to the gym. If you’re short on time or aren’t ready to go back to the gym just yet, there are plenty …

10 Tips for Athletes to Avoid Getting Sick in Winter

Wintertime is tricky for athletes. In most of the world it’s cold, dark, wet and slushy, but above all, there are tons of bacteria flying around and looking to bring someone down. How to avoid getting sick in winter is a popular question among athletes, so in this post I’ll share some of the tips to stay healthy and get …

3 Tips to Stay on Track with Your Fitness Goals

Whether holidays, vacation, or other life/schedule interruptions and temptations, even as a fitness pro, I need to stay on track just like you and everybody else. Let me share with you the 3 things I keep in mind to do just that. 1. Have a Training Plan Currently, I follow a Push, Legs, Pull, Full Body Split. Chest, Shoulders, …

Building Collagen Naturally with Plant-Based Diet

If there’s one topic that is super hot right now it’s collagen. Shelves in the supplement section of natural food stores are overflowing with new collagen supplements, promising to alleviate joint pain and combat aging skin. Some collagen brands also claim to help with leaky gut, support the immune system, and balance hormones. But are these claims true? And, before …

Managing Grief Over the Holidays

Life is tough. Grief is painful. We all know this. And in no way do I ever want to diminish the intensity and genuineness of hard times. The holiday season especially resonates as a time of assumed joy and jolly while there so often is a looming emotion of grief, mourning, and worried hearts. Grief is a process. There is …

Is Recovery Your Missing Link?

When you are training hard and focusing on your goals, it is often possible to overlook a key link in the athletic performance chain. That link is recovery. Recovery means returning to a normal place of health, mind and strength. It might be what you need to integrate more of to maximize your achievement on and off the course. My …

How a Plant-Based Diet Helps You Sleep Better

Something that might not be foremost in your mind when it comes to optimal mental health, physical health and performance is sleep. According to the CDC, adults need 7 or more hours of sleep per night for their best health and wellbeing. Practices and habits that can aid in healthy sleep include regular exercise, avoiding sugar and alcohol before bedtime, …

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