The Two Most Important Things You Can Do Before a Workout

I know, as simple as stupid as it sounds, it is kinda important...and we gotta do it at least half an hour before the workout if we wanna prevent feeling sick during the workout! Thank you ACE There is a ton of information out there addressing things like training, supplementation and best practices, in terms of what you should do before a workout. It can be overwhelming trying to sift through it all and figure out what works best for you....

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This Zen Comic Is Full of Timeless Life Lessons (Picture)

A really good friend of mine sent me this. And I won't tire reading this again and again. Just a little inspiration to ease the day :) Courtesy of Films of Action ...

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9 Delicious Breadless Sandwich Ideas That Will Make You Drool

YUM! GO Paleao! Well.......... once in a while  *grin* Nice website too, direct link here A growing number of people have given up bread for a good reason. If you are unable to bake it yourself, then your options to eat a loaf of heathy bread are very limited. The good news is that there are ways to enjoy and even enhance your favorite burgers or wraps without having to worry about finding bread that does not harm your body. You will...

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10 Ways to REALLY Help Someone Who Has a New Baby – by Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)

I can relate to this....and this is written by a nurse (so helpful) Thank you Shelly I would have given a kidney if someone would have done any of these things for me after the birth of my second child. To the people who brought my family food while I was so busy with my baby, you will never know the full extent of my gratitude! 1. Take their other kids somewhere. Anywhere — just get them out of their house. It’s so much harder...

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How to Become A Healthy Road Warrior

To those of you who travels a lot or go for just the weekend get away. Something for me in this country specially. I like the exercise bit coz it does take up so little space and time! Courtesy from ACE Congratulations! You’ve settled into a routine of healthy habits at home and at work, but then, boom, life happens and you have to travel. Whether it’s a work trip or a family reunion, there is no reason you can’t maintain the healthy lifestyle...

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Study: Which Physical Activities = Better Sleep?

The answer is............the one you enjoy most! Reference: Ace - Pro Source Ever wondered which types of exercise are most closely associated with getting a good night’s sleep? How does a long run compare to a round of golf? Is a walk around the block as conducive to good sleep as biking or strength training? What about mind-body activities like yoga or Pilates? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania...

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Passive Vs. Active Recovery: Which is More Effective?

Really good article to know which recovery route to take. So that we don't just recover well but fast and better too! Feeling sore? If so, you might not feel like moving, but in general that’s not the best thing. Passive recovery means stillness and inactivity. By contrast, active recovery means being active in a way that promotes recovery rather than intensity. But which type of recovery is better? To effectively answer that question, let’s...

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