Did you set a New Year’s resolution for 2021? When the new year rolls around, many people seek to stop a bad habit, start a new one, or improve their life through exercise and weight loss. But studies show that eighty percent of all New Year’s resolutions will fail by the second week of February. Eighty percent! Are people just naturally bad at
Travel looks very different in 2020 from previous years, and fitness travel is no exception. But due to isolation, quarantines, and extra stress, many people have found themselves putting on weight this year, and wanting to visit a fitness resort or health and wellness spa to shed some extra pounds. No travel is entirely COVID-proof, but here are four
It should come as no surprise that wellness is a priority for the health-conscious traveler. While you may not be able to avoid the confines of a packed plane or the bustling crowds at popular tourist attractions, there are a few things that you can do to stay healthy while on vacation. 1. Do Your Research Chances are, you are already researching and
When looking to lose weight, there are a lot of questions to answer—primarily in regard to what works best for you and your body. How much should you eat? When should you work out, and what exercises should you do? How do you balance food and exercise to reach your goals? Start with the basics: Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and resting metabolic rate
Nature has a way of energizing everything from your mood to your daily routine. Since exercise is meant to do the same, it only makes sense to combine the two. Day hiking is a great way to do just that. But before you lace up your shoes and head out, learn more about how day hiking differs from other outdoor activities, and how it can help you lose
So you’ve made the decision, booked the stay, and feel excited about your trip to a weight loss resort—and you should! Before you can leave, though, there’s one last thing: preparing. Preparation is not the most exciting part of traveling, but it’s essential to the success of your stay. To help with the process, we’ve come up with a list that will help
Wanting to exercise is great, but knowing where to start can be difficult. There are so many different types of physical activity that finding what’s right for you is an activity in itself. But good news! Whether you’re looking for a standalone workout or supplement to your exercise routine, yoga just might be the answer. The benefits of yoga impact
Everyone wants to be "healthy", but how many of us know what that actually means? Healthiness doesn't mean the exact same thing to the exact same people—two healthy individuals may have very different body types, lifestyles, and mindsets. But in general, there are a few aspects of overall health that you'll want to achieve in order to learn how to be
When most of us think of a stereotypical vacation, we probably picture sitting in a beach chair in a tropical locale, sipping a fruity drink, and taking in the sun without a care in the world. And there’s nothing wrong with that; everybody needs a relaxing vacation from time to time. But more and more often, people are choosing to take vacations with a
More and more people are taking up hobbies that get them outside, raise their heart rate, and promote exercise without feeling like a “traditional workout”. A fitness-oriented hobby can even be an easy first step to kick-off an overall healthy lifestyle. Sometimes you may want to try a new fitness hobby without committing to a lot of equipment and
