Today I’d like to steer the conversation towards the topic of strength. Not crazy adonis strength, but quality ‘I want to make everything in my life better and easier’ sort of strength. Why should you care about the importance of a quality strength component within your overall training program? Strength training increases metabolism, prevents injury, burns more calories, and enables you to actively engage with the world around you.
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The fitness industry is big business, and they know that the tougher a class sounds and looks, the more appealing it is to someone who wants fast results; and a bootcamp class sounds like the perfect choice. The truth of the matter is, slamming your body through a 60min cardio beat down session while incorporating movements you’ve not earned and can’t perform with any proficiency will lead to fatigue and injury.
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Have you heard the statement that “Your GUT is Your Second Brain”? well it is, and taking care of your Gut Flora is key to your long term health and wellness. In this article Van shares her small tweaks to a great SuperGreen Chia Pudding recipe…
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There are a lot of pretty green leaves on packages and seductive claims about botanical ingredients vying for your attention, but beware, not all of them are trustworthy. Before you spend your hard-eaned money on that ‘oh-so-natural’ shampoo, moisturizer or lipstick, you need to read these five myth-busting realities to ensure you aren’t falling for any “green washing” ploys.
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According to a European Commission report of 2006, not one hair dye brand has proven to be consumer safe. Not One! In fact the EU Commission has already banned 22 ingredients that may still be found in many products sold outside of Europe, and the commission is in the process of investigating another 115 potentially harmful ingredients.
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