3 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts

3 Bad Habits Ruining Your Workouts

You’ve been working hard in the gym and as such, have expected to see optimal results. But yet, those results still elude you. What’s preventing you from reaching your goals?

In many cases, it could be as simple as a few bad habits. Let’s take a look at three bad habits that could be ruining your fitness program and how to overcome them…

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5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

5 Easy Bodyweight Workouts To Try

We’re big fans of bodyweight workouts. Lifting, pushing and pulling your own bodyweight is important. In terms of functional training, there’s really no better or more important functional training than being able to move your body in ways that mimic every day life.

Aside from the functionality aspect, bodyweight workouts are great because they require no equipment and can be done anywhere (for the most part). So whether you’re traveling, at home, visiting relatives or in a hotel room, you can do almost all of these movements no matter where you are.

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20 Minute Core Burn Workout

20 Minute Core Burn Workout

Everyone talks about the core and how important it is to maintain a strong core. Core strength is important for posture, strength and protecting your vital organs. Ready to take your core development up a notch or two? Part of building a strong center is making sure you always keep your core guessing as to what’s coming next. Just like any other part of the body, the minute your center or core starts to get “comfortable” with your routine is the minute it will stop providing results.

Change is good in all workouts so it’s important to mix it up to keep your body guessing. Here are a few tips for developing a killer twenty-minute core-building routine and a workout that you can try out without too much difficulty…

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6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

6 Simple Interval Workouts To Do Anywhere

Interval training has gained a huge amount of steam over the last several years. It may seem complicated but interval training is simply alternating short periods of intense exercise with periods of less intense activity or “active rest” (walking, marching in place or step touching are examples of active rest). Interval workouts are really very easy to incorporate and don’t necessarily include complicated movements either.

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Rosemary Carrot Fries

Rosemary Carrot Fries

Rosemary carrot fries are full of flavor and much lighter than regular fries. Yet, they’re surprisingly satisfying for a veggie fry. Veggie fries have become a “thing” in the food world as an easy substitute for the real deal. Carrot fries have a slight carrot taste but it’s not overwhelming making them the perfect healthy alternative. Try our rosemary carrot fries to pair with your next favorite meal.

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Healthy Holiday Menu: 5 Easy Food Swaps

Healthy Holiday Menu: 5 Easy Food Swaps

If you’re trying to stay on track during the holidays or just want to have a healthier holiday menu, we’ve got a few ideas for you. The holiday time of the year tends to bring an onslaught of sweets, treats and adult beverages. Many of these items are high in sugar, contain unhealthy fats and leave you feeling tired and bloated after a holiday meal. Often times we associate healthy food with bland and boring but this is simply not the case anymore.

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10 Simple High Protein Snacks

10 Simple High Protein Snacks

When you’re trying to eat healthy, easy snacks that don’t take a ton of prep time make a big difference. Protein always seems to be one of the hardest parts for a snack. It’s hard to find protein sources of good quality that are easy to eat and prepare for snacking. Who wants to spend all of their time meal prepping? We’re all busy enough as it is so making snacks simple and accessible is the goal. This list provides a number of high quality protein snacks that you can enjoy on a daily basis and don’t have to spend a ton of time preparing.

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4 Tips For A Healthier Vacation

4 Tips For A Healthier Vacation

Vacation traditionally means blowing off your normal routine. Generally, we're consuming food we might not eat on a normal day, we might abstain from working out in order to give our bodies a rest and possibly indulge in adult beverages. This has become what vacation is about; an escape from our normal reality. With a few simple steps, your vacation can be much more balanced and healthy, yet still leave you feeling that vacation vibe.

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