If you have recently turned over a new leaf, you may have resolved, as many do, to eat right, exercise and generally take better care of yourself. Many experiences can trigger this resolve: weight gain, onset of illness, or mental health concerns like depression or addiction are just a few.   Whatever your reason, congratulations on deciding to get fit! Now you will want to consider how to balance a fitness routine with the rest of your self-care regimen. Read on for tips on how to do that.  …

A gym can have all the fancy machinery and equipment in this world and yet, people won’t necessarily turn up to exercise in it. This issue is not so rare among new gym owners and no one seems to know why it happens. Well, actually the environment is essential for a gym to become successful. There is more to it than machines, equipment and looks. The environment has to be good, it has to be comfortable and welcoming towards everyone. That’s what healthy gym environment is all about. So, let’s…

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine having a Chinese origin. In this method, the practitioner inserts thin needles into the body of the patient.   This pseudoscience is quite popular in China and is a key component of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There is a diverse range of acupuncture theories based on different ideologies. The techniques used by the practitioners vary from region to region and cannot be generalized as such. It is most often used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range…

Hemp seed oil is a household product, made by pressing hemp seeds that come from the cannabis plant or weed. Green in color with a nutty flavor, you can easily find this oil at your local Walmart. You can even have it delivered right to your door through an online dispensary.     Hemp seed oil contains negligible amounts of THC (psychoactive by nature) and CBD, the two main active components of the cannabis plant that are offered by medical marijuana dispensaries to registered patients. In fact, it is rich…

When you are starting out on a new fitness journey, either from scratch or just to try out new types of fitness routines, why not try using a fitness app to help you keep track of your progress and help keep your motivation levels up?   They are also perfect for those of us who don’t like working out in front of everyone else at the gym, or who only have time to fit in a quick workout after getting home from work, with interruptions from the dog and the…

The ladies and gentlemen who have conquered the world of fitness several times over, the likes of Eddie Hall, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pauline Nordin, and Isabella von Weissenberg know that building muscle is not just an aesthetic issue. Having a powerful frame comes with greater strength, more resilience, and a fitter, healthier body for all of your everyday activities.   Suddenly, carrying all of your groceries home doesn’t seem all too difficult after a few weeks of doing the Farmer’s walk, and you don’t cringe when someone asks you if you…

The protein bar world has exploded in the past few years. Correct me if I am wrong, but I give a lot of credit to Quest for making a bar high in protein, low in sugar, and not tasting like cardboard. There are so many new protein bars out there with the majority of them having favorable taste and a healthy ratio of macronutrients.   This brings me to the Bulletproof Collagen Protein Bars. In particular I was interested in the Mint Chocolate Chip flavor, growing up a fan of…

Cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD, is a chemical compound typically extracted from the buds and flowers of the cannabis plant. It does not have any addictive properties like THC. Neither is it known to affect the consumer’s thought process in any way.     CBD does not have any bad effects and rather holds the capability of curing anything ranging from anxiety to acne. CBD is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidizing compound and a potential substitute for pharmaceutical products.   While some facts about CBD are quite popular and well-known among…

Source: unsplash.com   Want to boost your performance in and out of the gym? Elevate your workout intensity, experience better muscle-pumps, enhance energy levels and health in general by increasing your circulation.   Your state of cardiovascular health is mainly responsible for circulatory capacity. Fortunately, it’s possible to improve heart-health through adjustments to diet and training.   Eat Super Fruits and Veggies Your diet plays a significant role in cardiovascular health. In essence, you are what you eat. The flavonoids, plant-based polyphenols, found in certain super fruits and vegetables have…

Many fitness fanatics will spend a huge amount of time and effort on improving their health and wellbeing. They will go to the gym x amounts of time a week, watch what they eat, perhaps engage practices such as meditation, and they will not over-indulge in certain things, such as alcohol. By the same token, they will avoid other things, for example gaming. However, this may be a mistake, as an increasing body of scientific data suggests that gaming can be really good for your health.   If you are…

Unless you’ve lived under a rock for the past few years, you must have noticed the tremendous global growth of the health and fitness industry. Chances are, if you have been an avid gym-goer, you’ve also noticed an increasing number of people taking up new activities and joining a variety of fitness classes, from the funky ones such as Zumba, all the way to the hardcore likes of CrossFit. In fact, in addition to tech and digital companies taking the fitness world by storm, gyms everywhere have become the go-to…

  What do you look for from a relationship? Many people try to find their identity in relationships while others use this chance to build themselves. Being in a toxic relationship can be degrading yet some people still stay with the hopes that things will improve.   In most cases, toxic relationships do not get better but end up draining one into frustration and depression. People struggle to leave their partners due to the fear of being alone while others don't want to be the main topic of discussion among…