VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

I’ve noticed recently that more people are trending towards becoming a vegetarian or vegan. What’s the difference you ask? Vegetarians don’t consume meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products slaughtered by animals. Their diet consists of fruits, vegetables,...

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

“I don’t have time to sleep,” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” are some of the statements that I’ve heard recently. This is not to say that sleep isn’t considered to be important. For some it comes down to their priority of getting things done during the day and they’ll...

MINI BOSU CIRCUIT

Here is a demonstration of a mini-Bosu Circuit. In the video you will see squats, lunges with bicep curls, pushups, plank rows and abdominal curls.    Note: If you have never used a Bosu, you can start with the flat side down for squats and then progress to the flat...

DO WE NEED COLLAGEN?

You might have seen it as soon as you walk through the doors of your favorite supermarket or supplement store. It’s called collagen. Collagen is the main structural protein made up of amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine) found in skin,...

Exercise Your Body and Mind

It’s been said that to achieve a well-rounded fitness program, one must include a workout for the body and the mind.   Let’s start with the body. First things first, get moving. Go for a walk or a run. Ride your bike. Go for a swim. Next, go hit the...