Health And Wellness
How to Stay Fit and Athletic During the Holidays
How to Maintain Athleticism During the Holidays The holiday season can present athletes with a unique set of challenges and obstacles, which can disrupt...
Why Kids Need to Roughhouse
Kids have always loved roughhousing. Boisterous, physical play is ingrained in their DNA, and when you get two or more kids around each other for long enough, horseplay's bound to [...]
Like a Lifeguard on the Beach: How Parents Should Watch Their Kids Play
Play isn’t just fun and games. It’s a critical part of the human experience that builds certain physical, mental and relational skills we’ll draw from for the rest of our [...]
How America Killed Play—and What We Can Do to Bring it Back
In our last piece from our interview with play expert Dr. Peter Gray, we outlined the five criteria of play. For an activity to truly be considered play, it must: [...]
Pinch: Finally, a Better Fiber Supplement for the Masses
Fiber. It’s a critical component of a healthy diet, yet the average American eats far too little of it. According to the National Institutes of Health, teens and adults should [...]
3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Body’s Internal Clock (And Why It’s Making You Feel Terrible)
The human body is a marvel. Every day, it goes through a stunning number of invisible functions and processes in an effort to keep you functioning at optimal levels. These [...]
Do Power Naps Actually Work?
For most people, the word “nap” conjures images of drowsy toddlers and sleepy seniors.
Why You Should Measure Your Body Fat with a DEXA Body Scan
Often in the fitness industry body fat percentages are often underestimated. Many times this is due to inaccuracy of the testing devices such as hand...
Study Reveals The Magic Amount of Daily Exercise You Need to Counteract a Sedentary Lifestyle
Sitting is the new smoking. It's an oft-repeated (and possibly hyperbolic) quote, but the idea is important—prolonged periods of sitting can do serious damage to your body. According to The Mayo [...]
Improve Your Fitness Knowledge With 5 Educational Fitness Podcasts
Living a healthy lifestyle goes far deeper than just hitting the gym and eating well. If you're an athlete, coach, trainer or someone who prioritizes...
