8 Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather
Taking your workouts outside this Fall and Winter? Here are 8 tips for exercising in cold weather: 1. Layer up and cover your head and hands. Wear a scarf or running mask to keep water vapor in. Base layer should be moisture wicking synthetic material or wool (not cotton). Second layer for warming, like fleece. […]
Are You Drinking Enough Water? (Video)
Hydration is a spectrum. Even if you’re not dehydrated, being chronically underhydrated is a problem. All processes in the body require water. Water is needed to transport nutrients, eliminate waste, give form to cells, and lubricate joints. All your systems need waters: cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine (hormones). Trying to lose weight? People who drank 16oz […]
Energy Low? 5 Things to Do Instead of a Workout
Consistency is key! But what if you don’t have the energy to workout? If you’re staying on your workout routine, you will need active recovery days. While you’re taking a day (or up to a week to recover), It’s important to maintain the habit of daily exercise by showing up at the gym (or […]
How to Recover From Your Workouts
Feeling like you’re always sore or not recovering? Here’s how to recover from your workouts: Start with the Basics 1. Sleep: The harder you work, the more sleep you need in the 7.5 to 9.5 hour range. 2. Hydration: Drink 100oz of water daily or more if you’re a heavy sweater and/or exercising outdoors. […]