As part of a push-up video series, learn how to nail the 180-degree push-up. With a variety of push-ups for every level of fitness, you’ll learn powerful strengthening techniques you can do anywhere. The push-up’s versatility has inspired us to create a video series that highlights four different types of push-ups with unique characteristics that, […]

Looking for easy Crockpot recipe ideas for Thanksgiving this year? Perhaps my favorite culinary weapon is the crockpot. You throw a bunch of food in there, plug it in, and go about your day. Then, you come home to a house that smells absolutely incredible and a warm, comforting dinner just begging to be eaten. […]

Discover why magnesium is a key mineral to boost your performance, and benefit your overall health. For how little the mineral magnesium is discussed, you might think it’s not that important to your health. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth, especially when it comes to athletic performance. Once you start to understand the […]

Are you getting enough rest and recovery? Health requires more than just nutrition and working out. Healthy living is a daily challenge to balance eating right, exercising, working, family, personal time, and fun. The hustle and bustle of daily life can make it very difficult to do things right and fit everything, and everyone into […]

Ever tried combining pumpkin and pancakes? Look no further for a delicious, low carb recipe your whole family will love. I love pancakes! Growing up, every Sunday after church, my father would make us a big stack of yummy, fluffy, hot pancakes covered in peanut butter and syrup; a memory that I cherish and would […]

You’ll love this delicious recipe for butternut squash soup. It’s super easy with a slow cooker. In the fall, when the schedule is as hectic as ever, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a meal that is already cooked for me. Using a slow cooker is a life-saver, not to mention […]

Do you know the benefits of coconut oil? Learn why it should be in your diet. What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people cooking with it? Isn’t it high in saturated fat? Doesn’t saturated fat cause heart disease? These are all great questions! I’m hoping to answer all of these questions while […]

There’s more alcohol around during the holiday season, which isn’t great for your waist line. This alcohol guide will help you navigate your way through January to choose your drinks wisely. What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching your weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is not a weight-loss aid. The more […]

This guest post provides a comprehensive low down on everything you need to know about gluten. Get tips and recipes for eating gluten-free! What is Gluten? Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheat berries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, kamut, khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale, […]

Insulin sensitivity may be the culprit behind your inability to lose weight. Read on to learn more about this important, but misunderstood topic. Unless you are an Anatomy & Physiology geek like me, it’s very likely that you may not know what insulin sensitivity is. Before we get into the juicy stuff (i.e. weight loss), […]