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Protein: building blocks of muscle

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018 JenFood

Muscular endurance and strength Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or body builder, you need muscle. Even for those couch potatoes out there who don’t lift, muscle is still needed for everyday basic functions such as[…]

Taking extra rest days to achieve the next level

March 30, 2018March 29, 2018 JenExercise

Rest to rise above Sometimes it’s necessary to take a few days, a week, or longer off from your workout routine. Things happen, like a vacation where you can’t get your normal workout routine done.[…]

Diet hacks: Get your greens

March 7, 2018March 4, 2018 JenFood

Do you eat enough greens? The original “dark leafy green” delivers an impressive two dozen vitamins and minerals that you need to workout and recover well. Vitamin K and potassium are essential to building bone[…]

Stronger arms, more speed

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 JenExercise

Are you trying to run faster? To be honest, runners aren’t necessarily known for their arms. It’s easy to neglect your top half when it seems like your legs do all the work. Failing to[…]

Snowstorm Workout: When you can’t get to the gym

February 21, 2018February 22, 2018 JenExercise

If you live in the Midwest, you know snow And this snow is snow joke. I was literally trapped the other day, and couldn’t get to the gym for several hours. Since it’s my job[…]

Proper gym etiquette: what not to do at the gym

January 19, 2018January 10, 2018 JenExercise

Stay classy, my friend The gym can be intimidating, especially for beginners. Outside of the normal gym rules, there are several unspoken rules that you should follow at every gym. Following these rules will help[…]

Best Gym Deals of 2018: Stretching your dollar

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 JenExercise

Looking for a gym deal? It’s that time of year again. You know, the time when everyone gets a reset button. Many take this opportunity to change up their normal habits. For example, some choose[…]

What does athletic mean to you?

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 JenExercise

When you hear the word athletic what comes to mind? A runner? A swimmer? A weight lifter? What does it take to be considered athletic? The average person is active for about two hours a[…]

So you want to lift weights

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 JenExercise

Lately I’ve been hearing quite a few women (and some men) tell me how they get intimidated when they go to the gym, and not by the treadmills or ellipticals. It’s the weight area that[…]

Importance of Electrolytes

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 JenExercise

Most people know that hydration is important, but many people are still dehydrated. Did you know that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? America, where water is not only free but also clean (other than[…]

Massive, mighty and marvelous

March 16, 2017June 30, 2017 JenLifestyle

Today is a day full of awesome M words. While I don’t really have a goal to become massive, I do lift weights and perform body weight exercises in order to build my muscles and[…]