“I hate working out!” Sound familiar? Don’t worry—you’re only human after all. And it’s the norm for your workout motivation to ebb and flow…(plus motivation to stick to any new habit or routine). So we’ve lined up 5 exercise hacks to keep you motivated to move. Keen on building a workout routine that you’ll actually…
Stretch off stress with these 3 restorative yoga poses. When you’re bombarded with unwarranted stress—emails coming in hot, unkind words directed at you, long working hours—your energy and health can be severely affected. And when you’re in a constant state of stress, you’re more likely to get sick, fatigue easily and have disturbed sleep patterns. …
Are milk alternatives making your head spin? Between cow’s, soy, oat, almond and many more, the options are endless and the choices overwhelming. So we get it, understanding which one to drink has become rather complicated. To take the guesswork out of it, Gymondo looked at the science behind what milk you should be drinking…
#1: Keep a Gratitude Journal Noting your gratitude seems to pay off in big ways. There’s a growing body of research on the benefits of giving thanks and counting blessings, including better sleep, lowered stress levels and improved interpersonal relationships. And if you have kids, take note. A recent study suggests that keeping a gratitude…
No guts. No glory! Science agrees, the key to good health lies deep within your gut. But it has an even bigger job than digestion alone. A healthy gut has been linked to increased immunity, emotional well-being, clear skin and a barrier against chronic illnesses. Here are 3 ways to improve your gut bacteria according…
BMI, scale or body fat percentage—what’s best? Your pants are looser, you’re receiving compliments left and right and you’re finally seeing definition in your arms. But that damn scale isn’t budging and your BMI makes it sound like you’re obese. And while you know you’re looking and feeling great, what the hell’s going on? Here’s…
Cut the fat! Losing weight is hard, right? From amped-up workouts to a complete diet shift, losing weight takes a dedicated overhaul of your current lifestyle to see the desired outcome. And while your main goal might be to lose weight, you’ll want to maintain as much muscle as possible. When you lose muscle as…
You’re planking, crunching and Russian twisting every single day, but your waistline isn’t reflecting the work you’re putting in. What’s the deal? For starters, YOU CAN’T SPOT REDUCE! Developing well-defined abs involves working ALL of your muscle groups, not just one region! So, the exercises you choose to do make all the difference. We’ve put…
If you’re guilty of skipping warm-ups and cooldowns, think again! Improving your flexibility is crucial for more than just injury prevention. If your goals are to enhance your workout performance and gain strength and size, flexibility training is crucial. And if you’re prone to sitting hunched over a computer screen all day, the need for…
Remember back to your roaring 20s? You could live on pizza and donuts alone without the calories sticking to your ribs. Now that you’ve hit middle age, it seems no matter what you do, those extra pounds around your waistline won’t seem to budge. So, is perimenopausal weight gain inevitable? While weight gain is much…
