Just because you weren’t born with a prominent pair of glutes doesn’t mean you can’t have them! The glutes are a muscle just like any other, so this means that it can be grown through resistance training. Although the glutes… read more
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
The dreaded announcement that comes at the beginning of every flight: “Place your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” How many times have you heard this announcement and scoffed? Harvard Business Review states that we cannot take care… read more
Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen
It’s likely that you’ve embarked upon (or at least heard of) a fridge purge. We’ve all seen the sitcom stereotype in which the family or group of roommates finds something growing — or living and moving rather — on the… read more
Curious About Crying? Here’s Why It’s Good For You
Too often, crying is only associated with emotion. People imagine interrupted breathing, quivering lips and weepy eyes, but it goes far beyond that; emotion only scratches the surface of why humans cry. Crying is a jack-of-all-trades. Not only is it a physical way to express emotion, but… read more
The Lunge: Easy At-Home Exercises That Give Big Results
The lunge is an oldie but goodie. Lunges can be a strictly bodyweight movement that can be performed anywhere. Why do lunges? Lunges are a great exercise to work the lower part of the body. Lunges can help build stability… read more
What Are The Benefits of Asparagus?
Asparagus is back! Head to your local grocery store or farmer’s market and pick up a stalk or two while they’re at their prime. This savory, highly nutritious vegetable is the perfect addition to any meal. Not only can asparagus… read more
Understanding Cryotherapy: Put Some Ice on That!
If you twist your ankle during your evening run, the first thing everyone will tell you to do is “put some ice on it.” Why? It has been proven that cold slows down blood flow and circulation to an injury… read more
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate? It’s everyone’s weakness and has quite the reputation for being something that you should stay away from for being “too sweet” or “too high in calories,” but does that mean all chocolate is bad? Enter dark… read more
Ted Talks: New Year, New You
The season of resolutions usually brings about mantras of motivation and fist-pounding declarations that this year — THIS YEAR! — will be the one in which we [stop smoking/lose 25 pounds/give up bacon-cheese fries]. For good reason, too. Coming off… read more
Exercises Inspired by our Animal Friends
Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we have used the world around us to enhance our abilities. So why not turn to… read more
