The recovery process for an athlete is extremely important. Getting sufficient rest after working out is essential for faster recovery. However, when the intensity of our fitness activities is high, we need to add more ways to help speed up the recovery. At least I can speak for myself, I have to invest time in […]
For many, the purpose of Valentine’s day is to love other people and be loved by someone. How about starting this year to love ourself first? Even if V-Day has been commercialized, let’s not turn down any opportunity to celebrate love. ♥ Sometimes we can be quite hard on ourselves during our fitness and health […]
Fitness comes to many people’s mind when they think about NewYear’s resolutions. Once we’ve passed January 1st and as the weeks go by, sticking to our fitness goals can become challenging. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute 2018 study, people drop their fitness goals by 25% one week after January 1st, 33% drop by […]
Fil Maes, Co-owner of Caliloko, explains the importance of “Brick” Training in preparation of his Ironman in Panama City Beach, Florida this Fall. Fil explains that Brick Training consists of a sequential, multi-discipline workout: swimming, followed by a bike ride, and then a run — non-stop. He also explains that it is key to use […]
Many of us run…Some do it for the pleasure of running, others do it to be fit, and yet others run to compete in races. Perhaps some even run for all of the above reasons. While I’ve attended many sports events across the United States over the past year, I’ve realized that many athletes and […]
🏖 June 21st marks the first day of summer. Many of us will go to the beach and might dread wearing a bikini.Embracing our body the way it is is the first thing that we need to think of. However, a targeted workout to firm up our booty might help gain more self confidence. In […]
Want to be healthy and fit? Some people wonder how long should their workout be to really make a difference. The time involved for exercising can be an obstacle in our busy lives between working, taking care of the kids, maintaining the household in order and keeping a social life. Want to build a stronger […]
Regular physical activity is important as it pushes us to take control of our health. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this special day: Try a new sport or a new fitness routine Eat superfoods such as broccoli, apples, parsnips, pears, rutabaga, cauliflower, squash, pomegranates… Take a nap (even 15 minutes helps reenergize) and or […]
Sleep is part of the fitness regimen since your body and mind recover during that time. Many studies prove the benefits of a good night sleep on energy balance and removal of toxic substances and metabolic waste. According to the National Sleep Foundation, during the restorative stage of sleep, our blood pressure drops, we breathe […]
