|  How Do You REALLY Use a Food Scale?
Food scales are that one essential item that seems to pop up on every "healthy eating toolkit" article. In theory, it makes sense to own one since it helps you recognize portions, no guesswork required. In practice though, people have a lot of questions about exactly how to use a food scale. So we set out to show you how you can use this tool to reach your weight-loss goals.
| + Read More | | |  | | "Fitness is not about being better; it's about being better than you used to be." I'm a competitive person. I have three brothers, making competition practically a necessity. This competitiveness extends to all areas of my life--intramural sports, kayaking down a river, Trivial Pursuit, guessing who's going to win the various Academy Awards. Suffice it to say, it extends to exercise, too. Or, at least, it used to. I used to panic when I wasn't keeping up in exercise classes, wondering why I couldn't run as fast as the girl next to me or feeling frustrated that the guy at the front of yoga class is able to contort his leg in that way that mine just won't go. At a certain point, I realized that exercise is a competition between just me, myself and I. My body is able to do exactly what it needs to do right now at that moment and forcing it to match the capabilities of someone else only leads to frustration. Remember that in the gym, on the track or in your home, your best is up to you and only you, so work to make yourself proud. | | | Summer Shoulders to Die For
Temperatures are soaring and shoulders are out! Between bathing suits, tank tops, halters and cut-out tops, having strong, shapely shoulders are a must for the summer months. Not only do they look great, but targeting your shoulders will also help you perform daily chores and help with your posture. Discover seven of our favorite ways to target this desirable area.
+ Read More | | | | | Goodbye, Crunches
Fact: Crunches are not actually a super great abs exercise. Whether you've heard it before or are hearing it for the first time, trainers from near and far preach the power of moves other than crunches for targeting and strengthening the core. Expand your horizons with these powerful abdominal moves using a powerful piece of equipment: the kettlebell!
+ Read More | | | | | Workplace Wellness
We spent a lot of time at our desks. A lot, a lot of time. All of this time can do a number on our shoulders, neck, back and, ultimately, our posture as a whole, causing unwanted pain and aggravation. Understanding how to sit comfortably and safely while in the workplace is key, so spend a few minutes educating yourself before you hit the office today.
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