Trainer profile: Britt Voss of Real Strength Chicago

“If people aren’t laughing at your goals, then your goals are too low,” says Britt Voss, founder of Real Strength Chicago. Britt, a lifelong athlete and collegiate long distance runner, […]

The Best Foods for Your Summer Body

June is finally here (cue the jean shorts, summer dresses and bikinis). While we’re all ready to move our oversized sweaters to the back of the closet and embrace warm […]

Social Media and Your Mental Health

Are you ever left feeling a little inadequate or jealous after scrolling through a Facebook friend’s vacation pictures or posts about a promotion or engagement? If so, you’re not alone. […]

5 Tips for Today to Stay Healthy As You Age

America’s newest generation will live longer than any other period of time in U.S. history, with the latest government life expectancy projection reaching 78.8 years, according to Time magazine. Life […]

What’s at Stake for America as a Sedentary Population?

As a healthcare writer, I cover numerous surveys and studies on a variety of health-related topics, almost on a daily basis. While usually I find these interesting and informative, one […]

Science Provides Answers to the Amount of Exercise Needed to Extend Life

No one doubts that any amount of regular exercise is better than none when it comes to staying healthy. However, there has never been a clear answer as to the […]

Yoga for Runners: On Your Mark, Get Set, Om

Regular runners relish the endorphin high they get after finishing a good run, and often feel off-kilter the days they don’t. While those who hit the trail or treadmill on […]

Finding a happy medium: Healthy indulgences

Sticking to a healthy diet makes you feel good on the inside and look good on the outside. However, from time to time most of us will “slip up” and […]

5 ways meditation can improve your life

Ever wonder how much happier you would be if you could harness your inner Buddha? In our everyday, fast-paced lives, ceaseless responsibilities, tasks and exchanges with others profoundly impact our […]

9 Female Fitness Fanatics on Instagram

For your daily dose of fitness inspiration, look no further than Instagram. The social media app has been a platform for innumerous trainers and fitness pros from around the world […]

5 satisfying at-work snacks to keep you on track

Being hungry at work makes it difficult to stick to eating healthy — those donuts your colleague brought to the office look a lot tastier when you have nothing better […]

Does physical fitness influence your professional success?

Researchers have conducted numerous studies to determine the relationship between exercise and productivity in the workplace. To varying degrees, many studies have found some positive correlation between regular exercise and […]