As the temperature drops, so to can your motivation to lace up your shoes and hit the road or trail for an hour or so of training; but what so many of us consider to be a consequence of the weather is all in our heads. In the world of [...]
Holiday food isn’t exactly known for its health benefits. When we think of sitting down with family to indulge in all the cookies, cake, turkey, and stuffing that go along with this time of year we are more likely to envision a night parked in a comfortable than a stirring [...]
With the holiday season upon us, you may be scrambling to find the perfect gift for the fitness nut on your list. Fortunately you are spoiled for choice no matter what your budget. Anything from water bottles, to outerwear, to race registrations make great gifts. If you’re looking to go [...]
Starting a new relationship can be risky business. When you aren’t romantically involved and you are looking to meet someone you might be inclined to act in ways that you would otherwise think are less than rational. It is easy to get caught up in what we think is expected [...]
December may be the “most wonderful time of the year” but it is an absolute minefield when it comes to fitness goals. Spending the holidays with family and friends is a great way to recharge your batteries, relax, and enjoy the things in life that really matter, but it is [...]
One of the biggest obstacles to living a healthy lifestyle in the 21st century is working. Like it or not, a lot of jobs in western nations have moved away from physical activity and now promote long hours at a desk, usually in front of a computer screen. Sitting around [...]
Being in a long-term relationship is great for a lot of things. It lets you get close to someone in a way that flings can’t and provides great stability and a reliable support system to your life. One thing about that stability, though, is that it can eventually lead to [...]
Sleep is almost absurdly important. Ask a doctor what single thing you can do to improve your health and well-being and sleep will be right up there with exercise in their grab-bag of recommendations. For that reason, it is in your interest to do everything you can to get a [...]
Inertia is a powerful thing. It is the tendency for an object that isn’t moving to resist movement and it is the number one risk factor for inactivity creeping into your lifestyle. The more comfortable you feel curled up on the couch in pajamas and a with a bowl of [...]
Though it is generally agreed that mountains are one of nature’s most impressive and beautiful landscape types, they often get bad press when it comes to health. Sure mountains may offer a place for us to get outside and work up a sweat but if you go too high too [...]
We’ve all heard the typical refrain from people who are getting older and are told to exercise more, maybe we’ve even uttered it ourselves: “I’m too old for that.” As we age we are conditioned to think that physical activity should taper off. At some point around the age of [...]
High blood pressure is something that can creep up on you. Whether your genes leave you predisposed to it or you lifestyle is likely to bring it on, few things are as dangerous in the long run as pumping too much blood through your body. High blood pressure can quietly [...]
