Taking a GLP-1 medication means meeting your nutritional needs with extra care. Here’s how to create a GLP-1 meal plan that supports weight loss and your body’s needs. The post What to Eat on a GLP-1 Diet, According to a Dietitian appeared first on Anytime Fitness. 4161428d358c7ecc3af6ecd9087bd/invoke.js”> [og_img]
While there’s more to getting to peak performance and physical fitness than working out, the work you put in at the gym is only half the battle. Post-workout recovery is a huge part of how well you do at achieving those fitness goals. Proper rest, good food, and fluids can help a ton if you’re…
You shouldn’t have to buy new clothes specifically for bulking. Realistically, lean bulking takes a lot of time, and when done correctly you’re unlikely to add more than 2-3lbs of muscle mass per month. Most people should be able to fit comfortably into the same clothes with a 10lb muscle gain. However, if you are…
It’s been a bit over a week since I posted about my setback when I got overconfident and started exercising too much. This time I’ve been more careful coming back. I’m now about back to where I was before the setback. This time I will be much more careful not to overdo. I can ride…
If you’ve ever experienced a quick surge and subsequent crash after consuming sugary foods, you have a basic understanding of glucose spikes. But the acute effects from a momentary surge in blood sugar are minor compared with the potential cumulative harm of chronic, or ongoing, spikes in glucose to hormonal balance and overall health. And,…
I stumbled across a reddit thread that really grabbed my attention. Somebody asked “What was the ‘one thing’ that finally made weight loss work for you?” And this question had 5,400 replies (and counting). Some of the answers involved environmental changes or changing how they prepared their food: “Pouring snacks into little ramekins to eat…
Our team is continuously impressed by our LSF community. All the women in this community worked their butts off and we’re so proud of each and every one of you! You all finished this 6 week challenge so strong and your transformations, inside and out, were INCREDIBLE! Thank you for pushing yourselves and our community…
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and delicious meals. Yet, with rising food costs, many families worry about how to host a traditional feast without overspending. Recent food reports like the Butterball Togetherness Report: 2024 Thanksgiving Outlook and Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute Thanksgiving Report say inflation will greatly impact Thanksgiving food prices (1, 2)….
How Many Rest Days Between Workouts? When you’re laser-focused on your fitness goals, it’s not unusual to let “rest days” sink to the bottom of your priority list. But recovery is just as integral to physical health as workouts themselves—they help build strength, hone performance, and lower your risk of injury. So, how many rest…
Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing — even exercise. Learn the signs of overtraining, plus how to recover and find balance in your gym routine. The post Overtraining Syndrome: What It Is and What You Need to Know appeared first on Anytime Fitness. 4161428d358c7ecc3af6ecd9087bd/invoke.js”> [og_img]
When it comes to fitness, the neck is often overlooked, despite its crucial role in posture, stability, and injury prevention. Strengthening your neck muscles can enhance your overall fitness and athletic performance, and a neck harness (also known as a neck strap or head harness) is one of the most effective tools for the job….
You won’t notice a great deal of difference if you stop taking creatine for a week. Your body and muscles will typically become saturated with creatine after around 3 weeks of supplementing approximately 5g a day. It also takes up to 3 weeks for these creatine stores to leave the body once you discontinue using…
This is an entertaining book by Helen Summer about some of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world. It is a combination of jaw-dropping descriptions of the courses and first-person accounts by people who have run them. Most of the events are ultra-running, but there are some other adventures like kayaking and triathlons thrown in….
Beachbody Performance Energize is carefully formulated to provide an edge in the gym, during your home workouts, or wherever you choose to push yourself. But, if you’ve never taken a pre-workout supplement, you might have some questions — it’s reasonable to want to get the full story before trying something new. How long does Beachbody…
Last week, I flew to Massachusetts to visit my 94-year grandmother in the hospital. Let me tell you about this amazing woman. Barbara, Auntie B, or Gramma to us grandkids, was born in 1930 to first-generation Newfoundlanders. (No wonder I love the music of Alan Doyle (and Great Big Sea), it’s in my DNA!) Gramma…
Are you tired of jugging down your collagen supplements while plugging your nose? Most of them taste bland or just straight up badddd. So, do you want to still get all the benefits of collagen without the unpleasant taste? Was that a yes…? I thought so;) and that is why I created my Natural Beauty Collagen!! Collagen has…
SUMMER IS HERE which means it is time to FEEL YOUR BEST!! Join our Summer Shape Up Challenge to get fit, get toned, and feel confident! What is the Summer Shape Up Challenge? Our Summer Shape Up is a 6 week challenge starting July 8th, 2024. Only 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week for 6 weeks! What…
Our team is continuously impressed by our LSF community. All the women in this community worked their butts off and we’re so proud of each and every one of you! You all finished this 6 week challenge so strong and your transformations, inside and out, were INCREDIBLE! Thank you for pushing yourselves and our community…
When you imagine making holiday goodies you probably picture 5-pound bags of flour and sugar, a kitchen sink filled with mixing bowls, and a butter-smeared apron. It’s an activity that can go on for hours and mean tasting at least one of every batch of cookies as they emerge from the oven. But that’s not…
Whether you want to take a HIIT class to the next level or increase your stamina on a run, all walks of active people have used caffeine to enhance performance. Some caffeine effects include helping boost energy and increase focus, and they may also help get you over hurdles during your workout. Studies have found that…
