How Much Protein Should I Eat?
Protein gets a lot of attention and you might wonder how much you need. Here are some widely used guidelines, some thoughts on the overall debate, and why you can probably focus your attention elsewhere. How Much Protein Do You Need? The common recommendation for...
Why Local Food Makes Economic Sense
Local food is right up there with organic as a favored philosophy for health advocates and environmentalists, but it is not without critics. Some say that the economics of going local are not practical. Is it true? Is Local Food Too Expensive? Critics of local...
The Hip Hinge
The hip hinge is a fundamental movement of the body. Doing it well is key for everything from squats and deadlifts to child's pose and bird-dog. The Hip Hinge When you bend over there are two ways to do it. You can move through the hips or through the spine. When you...
3 Ways Local Is Better, Just Not How You Think
Do you wonder if buying local really is better for your health, the environment, and your community? It is, but how might surprise you. Here are three ways that going local can change your health, your environment, and your community for the better. New Habits Means...
Three Less Talked About Benefits Of Walking
Walking as a form of exercise is a debated topic. However, as with many debates in fitness, the focus is in the wrong places. Here are three great benefits that you will get from adding more walking into your lifestyle. Three Less Talked About Benefits Of Walking 1....
How Movement Quality Beats Movement Quantity
Movement quality is the most overlooked piece of general fitness. We know that as a nation we need to be healthier and that moving more is part of that equation. But we also need to do it well because how you move matters! Here's why you should start focusing on...