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The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

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We live in a culture that glorifies overworking and under-recovering. This is true in all disciplines; whether you work in an office or hospital, or are an athlete. We are often taught from a young age with very full schedules, that sleep comes second to work and achievement. Magee et al. (2009) conducted an analysis of surveys from over 49,000 middle-aged adults and concluded that insufficient sleep was most highly correlated with long working hours.

Everything You Need to Know About Intra-Workouts Supplements

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With all of the information and supplements in the fitness and wellness industry, it can be very overwhelming trying to decide what the best pre-, intra-, and post-workout supplementation is based on your specific goals.

In this blog we will focus on intra-workout supplementation and answer the following commonly asked questions:

  • What are they?
  • Why are they important?
  • When to take them?
  • Who should take them?


WHAT ARE INTRA-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS?

Eating to boost energy

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“You must eat to survive!”
 
There is truth to this statement because no amount of caffeine or B12 shots will sustain you without a proper diet. Food is fuel… and today you are going to learn how eating influences your energy levels, and the proper way to manipulate food intake to boost your levels if you ever feel low.
 

The importance of yoga for your health

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Yoga’s popularity has increased rapidly, and it’s due to its positive reputation as a mind and body exercise. Though people join yoga for a wide variety of reasons, Yogi Times points out that 52% of yogis practice to boost their physical and emotional health. As such, it’s not surprising that most yogis do their routines regularly, with about 44% performing two to three times per week.