Extra sleep or workout?

Extra sleep or workout?

SHOULD YOU GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP OR A WORKOUT? Your lying-in bed, trying to decide what time to set your alarm for tomorrow. You could get a full seven hours of sleep if you wake up at your normal time, or you could wake up an hour and a half earlier to make that...
Physical activity and your menstrual cycle

Physical activity and your menstrual cycle

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE  Many women wonder whether it is OK to work out during their period. The answer is easy: Yes! In fact, you may find that you can be more physically active and at a greater intensity at certain times of the month than at other...
What happens if you stop training for a month

What happens if you stop training for a month

Whether you were side-lined by an injury, let your schedule hinder your workouts or you simply lost the motivation to step on the stair climber, a longer-than-expected break from your fitness routine can lead to surprising physical, mental, and emotional changes. Our...
Working out in the morning vs evening

Working out in the morning vs evening

Working out in the a.m. has its perks, sure. But there are benefits to being an evening sweater, too. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons. In the fitness world, there’s no rivalry as contentious as the one between those who get after it at the crack of dawn, and...