Are you getting enough of the sunshine vitamin during the winter? During this long, cold season, many people become deficient in this essential nutrient due to a decrease in sunlight exposure and the general lack of vitamin D in the American diet. So why is it especially important to supplement vitamin D during the winter season? Let’s start at the basics… What is Vitamin D? Popularly known as the “Sunshine Vitamin,” vitamin D is a unique nutrient in that our bodies naturally create it when exposed
Planning your Fitness Routine An optimal fitness routine should be properly mapped out in advance, if not a month prior, then a week prior. Planning is always the key to executing fitness goals, as your mind and body need structure and consistency to succeed. Planning involves everything from meal prepping, to nap schedules, workout journaling, and finding the right sports nutrition supplements. To get the most out of your sports nutrition routine, you need to ask yourself what your fundamental goals
We’re so excited that spring is in full swing! Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s time to shake off any winter blues, brush the dust off of our bicycles and get outside! There are countless ways to stay active during the springtime, but all the new and sudden activity could be rough on our bodies. Here are a few ways to tips to keep you feeling happy and healthy this spring!Protect from the sun While we love being outside, it’s easy to forget to apply sunscreen – especially when it’s not summer
St. Patrick’s Day is here! Who else is excited? We figured that you’d be, so we whipped together a few Essential Oil Blends that will turn your house into a luck magnet. Or, so we hope. Lucky Rainbow Blend: The first blend brings together bergamot and lime. Bergamot is a yellow-green citrus fruit that is exclusively grown in Italy. It has a bright aroma, and can bring a sense of awareness to your surroundings. Lime is a traditionally uplifting scent. So, when paired, they make a pleasant scent that brings
