Category: Mastery
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3 Benefits Exercise Has on the Skin
Hi All! Today’s post is by Micheala Connolly. Micheala is an avid exerciser and works as a dermatologist in the UK. I hope you all enjoy her post. I know all of you never need a reason to go to the gym, but just in case you are lacking motivation, here are 3 reasons why…
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8 Ways to Get Outside and Use Summer for Your Health Benefit
Summer has arrived. Here in Tennessee, the heat is in full swing and I’ve noticed all my friends around the country have begun posting pictures of their adventures in the sun. Hop on the summer train and join in the fun with these 8 ways to get outside and use summer for your health benefit!…
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How to do a Juice Cleanse: My First Experience with Juicing!
This past weekend I did my first Juice Cleanse. I have always been skeptical of “cleanses” but I figured I can’t judge something I’ve never tried. I decided to do Doctor Oz’s Juice Cleanse, but first I did some research to figure out why Juicing is becoming such a trend. My research not only taught…
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4 Reasons You Should Do A 30 Day Challenge
Spring has finally arrived–which means summer is just around the corner. It is time to up the workout ante! Challenge yourself to complete a 30 Day Challenge. Your challenge can be whatever you want. You can do the 30 Day Squat Challenge which should only take 2-5 minutes out of your day. You can challenge…
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Should I Take Caffeine Before a Workout?
There are reasons for and against using caffeine before a workout. [vsw id=”jYnoXMwX5ik” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] Using caffeine before a workout can make you: Release fatty acids into your blood stream, helping your body in endurance activities. More Energetic so you work harder during your workout. More focused and concentrated for your workout. Have a bawl…
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Top 5 Ways to Get Back on Track After the Holidays
Here are my top 5 ways to get back on track after the holidays!: [vsw id=”hVPWhTUlw-8″ source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] 1. Make a diet and Exercise Plan 2. Drink Lots of Water 3. Use your Crock Pot 4. Take it easy the first couple days. 5. Eat mini meals and never let your calorie…
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Get in Shape this Year!
2013 — Here we are. The Mayans were wrong. We didn’t die on Dec 21st, 2012. Your excuses are gone. This is the year to start living the lifestyle you want to live. If you have been talking about getting in shape, now the time. It doesn’t start tomorrow or next week or next month.…
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2013 is the year you will run a marathon!
Now before you start thinking to yourself, “I can’t run a marathon.” Think about this: “Anyone can run a marathon. Oprah Winfrey did it. Senators, presidents, and movie stars do it all the time. The hit reality show The Biggest Loser even culminated in a marathon for the contestants who have lost the most weight–as if to…
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2013 Goals
What are your goals for 2013? I ask about your “2013 goals”, because I’m sure quite possibly you want to improve more than one thing in your life. Maybe you want to learn to cook, lose weight, make money, etc, etc. Whatever your goals are, I suggest you also add a physical goal to your…
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4 Ways for a Runner to Take Advantage of Winter
Runners for the most part are the toughest athletes there are. As many a cross country runner has boasted, “Our Sport is your Sport’s Punishment!” That being said, even the most hard core runners can lack motivation in the winter. There aren’t as many races, and the races we do sign up for we don’t…