The words “healthy” and “Halloween” may sound a little spooky! Trick-or-treaters are likely to scowl at the little old lady handing out boxes of raisins or limp carrot sticks. These healthy treats certainly don’t scream sugary Halloween fun! But when you’re trying not to completely blow your health and fitness goals on the creepiest night…
If you’re at an intermediate level of fitness or somewhere in the middle, then you already know how to fit exercise into your daily routine. Your focus should now be on challenging your body and mind in new ways. But when do you know it’s time to pick it up a notch? Take our fitness…
Exercise + Workout Buddy = A Powerful Combination Want to know the secret to achieving your health and fitness goals? Consistency. Research indicates that having a workout buddy keeps you accountable and increases your likelihood of success. And there’s nothing stronger than the bond between friends, family or a fitness community to motivate you to…
The year 2020 is all about self-improvement. While many of us are devoting our time to improved mental and physical health, others are turning to nootropics—supplements aimed at boosting mental capacity and performance. If you’ve seen Limitless, you’re well aware of the fictional super drug promising improved memory and sharpened mental activity. But does such…
If you’re new to fitness or you’re just starting up again after taking a long break, it’s important to start out easy and gradually progress so you don’t get injured. But where should you start and how do you know when to progress to more intense workouts? Take our fitness check and find your fitness…
Roughly 4.6 percent of people in the United States suffer from hypothyroidism—nearly 5 persons out of 100. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones. For those suffering from hypothyroidism, it’s much harder to lose weight and keep it off. When working properly, thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism. But when everything’s out of whack,…
Age is just a number! You’re never too old to get fit and feel happy. Older gym-goers fall into 3 categories: those who’ve worked out consistently throughout their life, those who’ve let their fitness slip through the cracks and those who’ve never trained at all. Age-related muscle loss—sarcopenia—is a natural part of aging. Once you…
Losing weight can be tough, especially without some much-needed outside inspiration. It’s also difficult to remember that everyone loses weight in different ways. Gymondo has collected one of the most inspiring weight loss stories of 2020. Sandra lost 13 kg with Gymondo just by diet and exercise and pulled herself out of a deep, dark…
Trade in your cranky days for happier and healthier ones with 3 mood-boosting recommendations. I think we could all agree upon the emotional benefits of exercise. In fact, studies indicate regular exercise not only builds your physical strength but also boosts your mood, reduces stress and increases self-esteem. In this article, we’ve compiled the top…
Are you a coffee aficionado? Has your caffeine addiction gotten so bad that you need rehab? Maybe not the 12-step kind, but there’s a good chance you’re among the millions who can’t crawl out of bed without your drug of choice—that cup of joe. Oh, how we love that morning boost of java—the ultimate energy…
