Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? You may jump to the conclusion that brown rice is healthier than white, but there are a few other things to know before you decide which option is healthiest for you.
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It’s the day after your workout and your legs are so sore walking is a chore. You’re wobbling around like a penguin or can barely lift your arms. Chances are you’ve experienced this. Some gym goers would say this is a sign of progress. But is it really the best way to measure a good workout?
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Are you in a workout or weight loss plateau? Learn why this happens and our top tips to get over the hump!
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Learn the basics of when and why to foam roll + receive access to FREE tutorials from our Personal Trainers!
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Do you get up in the morning and sit at the table for breakfast, then sit in your car to go to work, and sit at your desk in front of a monitor? Then do you go to lunch and sit, hastily eat your lunch, maybe while trying to do other things at the same time? If this is you read on….
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Chances are you’ve seen ads for weight loss gimmicks, and if you’re like many of us, have tried a few. It’s time to toss out the magic pill and try something that works.
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It’s 1 hour before your workout, your stomach is growling, and you feel your energy crashing. But … should you eat before your workout?
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To ice or not to ice. That is the question.
We treat everything from arthritis to pulled muscles to inflammation with ice packs or heating pads. Treating pain with hot and cold can be extremely effective for a number of different conditions and injuries, and easily affordable. The tricky part is knowing what situations call for hot, and which call for cold. Or both
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If there's a magic pill for staying youthful, it may be one that's hard to swallow: exercise. Daily doses of exercise have been proven to thwart a number of aging factors -- stress, obesity, heart disease, diabetes -- and the longer you're physically active, the less you'll notice getting older. But how that looks and feels will vary from decade to decade as your lifestyle and unique biology play out.
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Is our Rock Your Jeans Challenge right for you? Read more about who this program is right for and get answers to frequently asked questions. Have a question of your own? Email us at info@successstudiopt.com
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With COVID-19 interrupting our daily routines, exercising is as important as ever for both your physical and your mental health. Although it is not mandatory in Virginia to wear a face covering in the gym, it’s always a good idea to observe best practices in an effort to #stopthespread of COVID-19. With masks being the new norm we’ve researched the best masks that we recommend for daily and active use.
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What do you want to achieve this year? You may have already thought of a few things you’d like to change this new year. Maybe you’d like to lose weight, run a 5k, or start working out. Now think about WHY you wanted to achieve those things. If you didn’t have an answer to that question that may be the reason you are struggling to succeed.
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We’ve all seen those photos of the person with shredded abs. Forget the 6 pack abs, today we’re talking about true core strength. While you may find yourself lusting after a washboard stomach, the truth is that’s mostly superficial and has as much to do with diet as it does actual strength. Our core is about so much more and is responsible for our daily functioning.
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We all get to a stage in our lives that things just don’t work the way that they used to. We chalk it up to getting old, and in some ways it’s the truth that over time, wear and tear happens.
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It’s the time of year that people will stop and say, “On this ‘special’ day, I’m going to change something really important in my life. I’m going to stop smoking, stop drinking, spend more time with my family, lose weight, and/or get into shape.” There are lots of New Year’s resolutions that are made, so how can you make goals you’ll actually stick with?
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Because of COVID, many of us have put our lives on hold. As it becomes clear the end of COVID isn’t in sight, we MUST find a way to adapt so that we still safely enjoy our lives and stay healthy.
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Cadence is a data point that’s calculated on many GPS watches, but no one knows quite what to do with it. And even if you did know, does it really matter?
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We’ve all heard how BAD sugar is. But how bad is it really? Does that mean you need to avoid fruit and other natural sugar?
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As you begin a weight loss journey, it’s important to understand the difference between losing weight and losing fat. Find out the difference and why it matters to you!
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ooking for fall snacks that are comforting and tasty, but still fit your goals? Try out our veggie packed protein shake and protein ball recipes.
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