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When we do not have a bunch of time to work out, or we simply want to get a bout of movement in, total-body workouts are our go-to. But trying to program a workout that is effective and targets multiple muscle groups can be confusing. Instead of stressing out and trying to come up with a workout yourself, we have created this conditioning total-body workout.This six-move workout is composed of compound exercises — multi-joint movements that work groups of large muscle, such as squats and … read more

It will boost your mood, too.I like to indulge in a cold brew occasionally, but for the most part, I try to stay away from coffee. Too much caffeine gives me the jitters and a crash in my energy levels in the afternoon. But there is an even better way that I like to give my body just what it needs in the morning to sustain energy and focus all throughout the day — and it is a chocolate-lovers dream.My delicious morning energy-boost comes from cacao. My new coffee replacement wakes me up, a … read more

Is it really that important to take the stairs instead of the elevator? According to recent research from the University of California, San Francisco, YES! The more steps you take in a day, the better off you are, especially if you suffer from high blood pressure.During the study, researchers tracked the blood pressure and physical activity of 638 smartwatch users for about five months. The users, they discovered, with a higher daily step count had significantly lower systolic and diastoli … read more

Whether you inherited it from your mother or losing weight has left you with a flat and little glute, you secretly may be hoping for a fuller, shapelier bottom. It is time to step up your strength-training routine. Just like hiking and running hills, these 10 moves will help to build, sculpt, and lift your glutes in no time!1. Step UpsWalking up flights of stairs is great for your glutes but stepping up onto a chair is a more effective move since the step height is greater. Make sure you ar … read more

If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100.One place to look is Okinawa, Japan, one of the world’s Blue Zones — or exceptional hot spots where people live extraordinarily long, healthy, and happy lives. For every 100,000 inhabitants, Okinawa has 68 centenarians — more than three times the numbers found in U.S. populations of the same size.Eating with mindfulness, intention and awareness is one significant characteristic that has been proven to aid in … read more