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
Fitness
Ted Talks: 5 Health Phrases That Should Be Banned Forever
Spending more than 20 years writing about health, reading about health, and doing battle with peanut butter cookies means you come into contact with a lot of words about health. These are the five phrases I've had enough of. "No… read more
Adapting Your Workout Based on Sleep Patterns
What if today’s workout didn’t start with a stopwatch or a whiteboard but with last night’s sleep? Across the fitness world, trainers are shifting from rigid programs to sleep-driven training, adjusting intensity and volume based on how well a client… read more
Incorporate Fitness Into Your Holiday Traveling!
If you doing a little holiday traveling this season, you should use the time to spend with your family and loved ones, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about your health while traveling. Maintaining an effective fitness routine while… read more
Ted Talks: Is it time to ditch the workout tips?
In my role as a health writer, I’ve read, researched, and/or written hundreds—maybe thousands—of wellness tips. Do this. Do that. Don’t do this. Don’t, for the love of guacamole, ever eat 11 mashed avocados in 43 seconds! Tricks. Strategies. Actions.… read more
Addicted to Fitness
Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more
12 Days of Holiday Fitness
The holidays are a busy time, and it can be hard to stay consistent with your workout routine between visits with family, shopping, school performances and travel. This year, spice up your holiday workouts with a fun twist! You’ve almost… read more
Using Resistance Bands
When building your exercise equipment repertoire, it is important to think about how much space it takes up, and how many different exercises you can do with it. Enter the numerous benefits of resistance bands. Resistance bands offer a wide… read more
Ted Talks: The Consequences of Comparison
As I was getting dressed at the gym the other day, a fellow locker room attendee sat in the space next to me. He sat only in his boxers, still panting (after de-panting). He looked relieved. And ripped. He was… read more
When is the Best Time to Workout?
It’s time to hit the gym - or is it? Will you have greater gains if you go first thing in the morning? Lose more weight if you sweat after work? Does time of day even matter? Each individual has… read more
