Fitness health information
You likely get a lunch break each day. In today’s fast paced world, many of us don’t actually use that break. We have deadlines looming, or we want to get home earlier, so we just push through and don’t take the break we deserve and our bodies desperately need. But we all need to pause… Read more »
When you’re an active, sporty individual, you might not think about what your body needs post-workout. However, rest and recovery after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair and strength building. After heavy use, a muscle needs anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to repair and rebuild, and working it too hard or too… Read more »
When you finish exercising, you are hungry. You need to replace the nutrients your body burned to give you the energy you expended. While you may be tempted to hit the drive-thru on your way home, there are better choices for post-workout snacks that will help your body recover. Try these six healthy options: Chocolate… Read more »
You don’t have to go out each day and pound the pavement, beating up your knees, hips and back just to get in a workout. There are plenty of more gentle choices that can get your heart pounding and help you stay in shape. Here are some of the best low-impact exercises: Swimming – Swimming… Read more »
Baby it’s cold outside…but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout! Here are some tips to keep you moving, when everything around you is frozen. Acclimate – It takes time to get used to different temperatures whether you’re going from hot to cold or vice versa. Allow your body time to acclimate to… Read more »
According to a recent study from Oregon State University, active individuals lacking in B vitamins – including college athletes and elite competitors – may perform worse during high intensity exercise and have a decreased ability to repair and build muscle. The results were published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. The… Read more »
While an energy bar may sound like a great pre-workout snack, many of them are nothing more than glorified cookies. Many of these bars can pack a staggering 300-plus calories, far more than the ones you’re probably about to burn off. When energy bars first appeared in grocery stores in the late 1980s, they were… Read more »
Are You Ready to “Get Real?” Summer’s here and we’re challenging you to “Get Real.” At Dr. Newton’s Naturals, our promise to you is that we provide the highest quality, “real” supplements so you can get “real” results. Now it’s your turn to make a promise to yourself. Take our “Get Real” Walking Challenge and… Read more »
One of the most important, yet overlooked aspects of any exercise or training program is the recovery phase, or time spent resting. In fact, most coaches and trainers would argue it’s just as or more important than the exercise itself. During this phase, physiologically your body is seizing the opportunity to repair itself to become… Read more »
Summer is all about the beach, pool, picnics and enjoying the great outdoors. Naturally, this means spending more time in the sun and trying to beat the heat. When you’re packing your sunscreen, be sure to include a bottle of water. Here are five reasons you need to stay hydrated this summer: 1. Heart Health… Read more »
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