The COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives across the world. With your normal routine suspended it’s easy to slip on your weight loss plan. Don’t be ashamed! Many of us have fallen prey to what’s becoming known as the ‘Quarantine 15’. Losing those pesky stay-at-home pounds is no more difficult than any other weight loss challenge....
Quarantine is hitting gym fans pretty hard. Restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 mean a lack of access to the exercise equipment you’re used to using. Suddenly faced with no treadmills, squat racks, or encouraging class instructors you may find yourself floundering in your workouts. That’s no reason to undo all...
A full-body workout can help you get the summer body you want. The myth of getting shredded by doing nothing but crunches was busted long ago; the best way to tone muscle and lose fat is by working out the entire body. Full-body workouts require you to engage multiple muscle groups with a variety of...
So many diets grace the cover of magazines that it’s hard to keep up with what’s en vogue in the weight loss world. Two of the most common diets in recent years are the paleo diet and keto diet. Each lean heavily on a meal plan featuring low carbohydrate foods, but they couldn’t be more...
Running is considered the classic cardiovascular exercise. It works the entire body, including the heart. Besides the physical benefits of increased muscle endurance, distance running also provides mental health benefits. Shown to lower stress and significantly reduce signs of depression, it’s a great choice for someone who’s looking to improve their fitness, lose weight, and...
Blink and you’ll miss it! Spring in the Vegas Valley seems to come and go in just a few weeks, so taking advantage of the warm-but-not-hot season can be a challenge if you’re not paying close attention to the weather channel. One of the best ways to take advantage of milder weather is by completing...
When you’re dieting it may seem as though nutrition information is overwhelming you. In Las Vegas, there’s a supplement store on average every few blocks. Advertisements scream out ‘more fiber!’ or ‘you need protein!’ when checking out at the grocery store. Even your doctors may give conflicting advice. The truth is: nutrition is complicated. A...
Fact: nearly 40% of Americans are medically obese. News agencies place blame on everything from sedentary office jobs to the removal of physical education in primary school, but weight gain is always on a personal level. A poor diet and lack of exercise can quickly spiral out of control. Obese patients on average spend just...
If you’re feeling blue, it could be something in the air. Seasonal depression, otherwise known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects all ages in the colder months. With longer nights and cloudier days, the winter months can affect your mood in more ways than encouraging you to curl up by the fire. Even though Las...
Hanging out with family and friends for the holidays should be a time of joy and not one of anxiety! Unfortunately, if you’re trying to reduce your waistline the most wonderful time of the year may cause some panic. Some of the most popular options for holiday meals, such as ham or sweet potato casserole,...
