Healthy and Inspired Living
Yoga has so many benefits mentally, physically, and emotionally. Feeling stressed and overtired can be the inability to sleep soundly. At the end of the day we expect our bodies to shut down instantly and fall asleep. After a full day of energy-charging our bodies, it can be tough to wind down automatically. Television and… [Read Full Story]
Ask The Expert is a health & fitness advice column. If you have a question for one of our Fitness Goop experts, please email info@fitnessgoop.com. Lately, I have had a few people ask about pain that has developed on either the inside or the outside of the elbow. Their symptoms were pretty common such… [Read Full Story]
Do you have any idea what your body and mind are capable of achieving? The Mitsubishi City Chase just hit Vancouver, and I was one of the sweaty, crazed people running all over the city in a white T-shirt smeared with army paint. It was… AWESOME! It was the hardest I ever pushed myself and… [Read Full Story]
Previously I talked about the science and concepts behind building muscle without the aid of supplements. It is a process that can be done but keep in mind that it will take some time. Before a few sample testosterone inducing workouts are broken down, here is a recap of what was previously talked about. 1).… [Read Full Story]
We tend to spend so much time living in the future or dwelling in the past, we recognize something special has happened when we spend some time in the present moment. You know, like when you get really absorbed in a task or project, and upon finishing you feel like you just took a mini… [Read Full Story]
Sports nutritionist Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS was interviewed and asked some of the most pressing questions from fitness enthusiasts. Marie Spano is one of the country’s top sports nutritionists and a nutrition communications expert. She combines science with practical experience to help Olympic, professional and recreational athletes implement a nutrition game plan that will… [Read Full Story]
When it comes to achieving goals, a lot of people respond well to external accountability. After all, how can we rely on our own self-discipline 100% of the time, when we are feeling, responding creatures with all sorts of moods and fluctuating motivations? Because it can be all too easy to justify one’s way out… [Read Full Story]
Following the concepts outlined in the ABCs of smart training will help you increase your clients training potential, improve their skills and decrease injury potential. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. A2–AGILITY TRAINING AND ACCELERATION (QUICKNESS) DRILLS Sports require quick stops and starts, lateral movements, backpedaling, crossover turns, and pivots. Some form… [Read Full Story]
It’s a challenge keeping up with vegetarianism these days; there’s ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, vegan and pesca-vegan. To add to these options, we also have fruitarianism. Like the title suggests, followers of this diet eat fruit. Some fruitarians eat a fruit only diet, while most also enjoy plenty of leafy greens, some vegetables and small quantities of… [Read Full Story]
When it comes to weight loss, we all know that fad diets are out and good old-fashioned exercise and a healthy diet are in. Sticking to an exercise routine and a health-conscious lifestyle can help anyone drop weight, but what about those last 10 pounds that everyone is always talking about? Holding onto those extra… [Read Full Story]
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