Fitness & Nutrition Tips

Beetroot juice—literally beets that are juiced—may give you an extra edge during workouts and races. A slew of new research finds that consuming the all-natural sports drink boosts athletic performance. Beets are a rich source of nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator, which means it widens blood…

“If you can’t see anything beautiful about yourself get a better mirror.” ~Shane Koyczan

Plan for the week ahead. What better way to stay healthy on the weekend than by using your extra time to continue to set yourself up for success? Take a Sunday afternoon or evening to plan your meals, hit the grocery store, and do some big batch cooking for the week ahead. That way, when…

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time” ~Thomas A. Edison

Healthier food choices When you kick start your day with exercise, there’s a good chance that you’ll make overall healthier food choices throughout the day. The morning is a time when people often reach for sugary, high fat, high carbohydrate foods because they feel like these foods help them to wake up. When you start…

“This one step, choosing a goal and sticking to it, changes everything” ~Scott Reed

The time of day is important. Unless you are training for an event that takes place in the daytime heat, try to avoid exercising from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s the hottest part of day. Typically, the early morning is the best time to workout, especially if it’s going to be scorcher that day. …

* Juice from 6 oranges (fresh only, no canned or bottled) * 6 drops liquid stevia (optional) * 2 scoops protein of choice (makes 2 servings)

“The most important thing about having goals, is having one.” ~Geoffry F. Abert

Eat healthiest foods first Try eating slowly and off small plates, fill up on the healthiest stuff first. Salads are a great place to start because watery vegetables slow digestion and have very few calories. Try to choose something with oil and protein as well, because these will help you feel full sooner. Skip the…