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Will working up a sweat boost your immune system or make you sicker? Keep reading to learn when you should workout and when it might be best to rest, hydrate, and recover.
Sure, trainers will hold you accountable to your goals and workout classes require you to show up for scheduled sessions, but the responsibility to exercise ultimately falls on you. When building a workout plan, you’ll want to make sure 1) It works and 2) It works for YOU. A tailored workout plan will help you be more consistent and achieve the results you’re looking for. Here’s how to get started.
Whether you’re planning a beach vacay, mountain getaway or even a staycation in your own backyard, it’s normal to feel stressed about deviating from your diet and exercise routine. But doing so can actually be one of the healthiest things you can do. One study found that because vacations reduce stress, they’re beneficial for blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Even knowing you have a vacation coming up can make you feel more relaxed.
So now’s the time to start planning that summer holiday. And to help keep you on track with healthy habits (even when you’re on the road).
Your food choices (and timing) make a huge difference.
You’ve got an hour before your training session and you’re absolutely starving. What do you eat? Most of us know that a fast food cheeseburger and fries isn’t the answer but when it comes to what to eat before a workout, the information out there can be confusing. Should you fast before a workout? What about carbs vs. protein? Does it matter what type of workout you’re doing?
From pre-workout snacks to how long before exercise you should eat them, read what the experts say in this roundtable Q&A. Read on to learn more about the best foods to eat before your next workout.
WHAT TO EAT FOR SORE MUSCLES
The best foods for recovery.
Is there anything worse than waking up with sore muscles? You go hard on a new workout, feel great about yourself and then...not so great the next day. Sore muscles are not only painful but they can also slow your fitness momentum as you wait to recover. But make no mistake: Recovery is crucial.