Sugar is one of the most harmful ingredients found in processed foods today. While the list goes on and on as to why you should go “sugar free”, check out my top 10 reasons to “quit” sugar.
Read MoreEveryone travels. Whether it’s for business, pleasure, vacation or legendary adventures, one time of another we’ll leave our daily routine and venture out of our comfort zone to visit another location. Whether it’s a quick business conference or one of those month-long legendary adventures, one thing is for certain, we’ll be breaking our daily habits; meal prepping, fitness classes, a good nights sleep, etc.
Read MoreOne of the best muscle building back exercises is the renegade row. The renegade row builds serious abdominal and upper-body strength that will particularly develop the core. For these variations, all you need is a pair of dumbells and sliders. 1. How to perform the Renegade Row Go into plank position, place hands on the dumbells. Keep your core tight and belly button drawn in. Begin to pick up the dumbell and row right and row left. Complete equal reps on each side. If the exercise is too difficult try moving the feet further apart when performing the row. You can bring them closer together as you gain strength. If you're just starting out and struggling with this movement try beginning with the plank exercise first - a similar isometric ab exercise. You can then progress to the renegade row using bodyweight only.
Read MoreIt's a question that has been asked for ages, which should be done first, cardio or weight lifting. There are many theories going around on this topic. Some can be helpful to those serious about their personal fitness, while others are nothing short of misinformation.
Read MoreThe tomato mixture with the tangy lemon marinade complement either grilled chicken breasts or thighs, or tuna steaks. Roast the tomatoes while the chicken or tuna marinates. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy this summer or all year long!
Read MoreThis light and crisp, not-too-creamy coleslaw salad is great with any barbecue meal: beef, chicken, or fish! Add a dash of hot sauce to mustard mixture for extra spiciness.
Read MoreSo, you're on vacation and you need to burn off that ice cream you just had to have last night. Do not fear, Onelife Fitness is here! Check out this quick vacation workout you can do at any park or open space while on vacation - - with just your body weight!
Read MoreTwo similar trends that have grown exponentially over time is children's access, addiction, and reliability to staying indoors with technology, and their resistance, opposition, and dislike towards going outside for physical activity. Most young kids nowadays are not being challenged physically to maintain their health; most choose to play video games, or choose to watch television, etc. as opposed to going and playing outdoors. I was born in1994. I am 23 years old, and although I am considered young, when I was even YOUNGER, around the age of 8 or 9, I chose to go outside and play kickball in the streets with my childhood friends instead of watching Spongebob on TV; I chose to learn how to ride a bike from my parents instead of choosing how to play MarioKart on Nintendo 64; I chose to try out for sports (i.e., soccer) instead of sleeping in till noon wasting the day away. All of these active choices came from how my parents brought me up, which will be my pitch to the parents of the generations of kids younger than me. I have seen so many adolescent children attached to iPads, smartphones, computers, laptops, the television, Snap Chat, Instagram, Facebook, etc. I have witnessed so little communication between children and their families at restaurants and friends with other friends at hangouts because everyone is glued to their phones! Parents! Take the technological devices away for a few hours each day. Do not make is seem as a punishment, but rather as a reward. For example, maybe say to them, “if you go outside and play some basketball with the other kids in the neighborhood, I will let you play your game tonight before we eat dinner as a family.” Another example would be to stress the importance of family time. Make an effort to dedicate a part of the week to doing something active as a FAMILY, such as taking the dog for a walk in the neighborhood every Sunday. If traveling on vacation, leave the iPhones and iPads in the hotel room. Go outside, rent some bikes, or hike a trail/mountain with your kids; take your kiddos to the swimming pool and let them swim laps or have fun, competitive races with one another; bring footballs to throw and catch, soccer balls to kick, or tennis rackets to swing. Come prepared to keep your kids active! Do not be lazy and succumb to the norm of letting your kids “chill” in the hotel room all day this summer playing video games. Our children learn from the actions we set in front of them. If we lead by example and guide our children in the right direction of living a healthy, active lifestyle, they will most likely keep those same values as they grow older. By making the switch from keeping our children inside to freeing them to the great outdoors, this will help them grow strong muscles and bones, maintain a healthy weight, discover the world around them, and most likely help build their confidence! Like what you see here, subscribe to our blog or follow us on social media! @OnelifeFitness #OnelifeFitLIfe
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