The Science Behind Mindful Eating - Infographic
Posted on 2017-06-05Always strive to be mindful while eating. Mindfulness can be difficult to adopt, but there are countless benefits including reductions in emotional and disordered eating, weight loss, improved mood, and greater enjoyment of the foods you eat. Together with Summer Tomato, we’ve made it a bit easier for you to practice mindful eating to promote a happier, healthier meal time. (read more)
Clean Carb Essentials For The Glucose Driven Athlete
Posted on 2017-06-01There’s a lot of information (science and opinion) regarding carbohydrates. Regardless of how confusing it all may be, the good news is that it all boils down to a few, easy to understand, principles: What are Carbs? Carbs are what keep us going. They are the primary fuel for our entire lives and essential to our nutrition. Most of us have learned about them since grade school, but we still may not fully understand the basics. (read more)
Calculating Your Optimal Racing Weight
Posted on 2017-05-30The lighter you are, the faster you run. It makes sense because the lighter you are, the less weight you have to carry around, making it easier for you to increase your speed. While there are other factors at play when it comes to making one runner faster than others, body weight certainly plays a greater role than most. When running, your body has to overcome the force of gravity to lift you off the ground and move you forward. (read more)
This Is Your 'Freedom Workout' For Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on 2017-05-25We believe in being the best, healthiest version of yourself, but also have the freedom to indulge in your favorite BBQ feast this Memorial Day weekend. So, let’s start it off with an energizing, calorie blasting, head to toe, total body workout. 30 minutes of an efficient workout built to target your cardiovascular, neuromuscular, and muscular systems. Better yet, get everyone involved! Because together is better. Round 1 1 minute - Jumping Jacks (read more)
Get Ready For Summer With NordicTrack
Posted on 2017-05-22Summer is coming! Are you ready? Getting ready for summer can be a lot of fun – warm sun, good friends, stylish seasonal clothing and fun activities outside. Getting your body ready for summer can be a bit tougher, as you struggle to melt away the last few pounds of winter weight and beef up those muscles again. Fortunately, NordicTrack has a few hints on how you can get ready for summer. (read more)
Making the Leap to an Ultramarathon: Advice from Top Ultramarathon Bloggers - Part 3
Posted on 2017-05-19Are you preparing to make the leap to an ultramarathon? Throughout this interview series, top ultra bloggers have shared their personal experiences and advice to help you accomplish your first ultramarathon. They have covered the most difficult aspects of running an ultra, debunked the common myths and misconceptions, and are now sharing their real, personal accounts of their first ultra. When asked “what do you wish you had known before running your first ultra? (read more)
