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[VIDEO BLOG] Best Cardio Exercises if You Are Recovering From a Heart Attack

[VIDEO BLOG] Best Cardio Exercises if You Are Recovering From a Heart Attack
If you're currently recovering from a heart attack, there's no denying that you've just had a scare. Every year, over 700,000 Americans suffer heart attacks, and for many, it's a wake up call about their health and lifestyle. Naturally, we don't want heart attacks to recur, so doctors often recommend incorporating an appropriate level of cardiovascular exercise into your week. Once your doctor has cleared you to begin exercising, you will want to start slow and build up your fitness and heart health a little at a time. Here are the most common challenges faced by those ....
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Recipe Of The Week: Slow Cooker African Chicken Peanut Curry

Recipe Of The Week: Slow Cooker African Chicken Peanut Curry
Check out this week's go-to recipe for a deliciousand nutritiousoption that you can fit easily into your busy day! ....
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5 Simple Recipes to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Lower Your Cholesterol

5 Simple Recipes to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Lower Your Cholesterol
They say weight loss happens in the kitchen. While that's definitely true, you also have a great opportunity to bring other benefits into your life when cooking, like boosting your energy or lowering your cholesterol. Of course, there are many challenges facing the average person when it comes to healthy cuisine:
Lack of adequate meal prep time
Unfamiliarity with cooking techniques
Family members reluctant to try something new The reason we've selected the following five recipes is because they address each of these concerns. They can be prepared quickly, do not require any special ....
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Recipe Of The Week: Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl

Recipe Of The Week: Roasted Fall Veggie Bowl
Check out this week's go to recipe for a deliciousand nutritiousoption that you can fit easily into your busy day! ....
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Upgrade Your Workout: More Lean Muscle. Less Time. Better Results.

Upgrade Your Workout: More Lean Muscle. Less Time. Better Results.
Question: What's the biggest obstacle standing between most people and a successful workout routine? Was “time” your answer? You're right! The truth is, any workout routine is doomed to fail if you can't fit it into your day. Sure, if we all had 20 free hours a week to spend in the gym, we wouldn't have this problem. But you don't have that kind of time! How to Get Better Results in Less Time

Let’s look at your workout through the lens of the real world. You have a limited amount of time to devote to fitness, so we need to maximize how you use that time to get you the ....
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Recipe Of The Week: Apple Pecan Rosemary Chicken Salad

Recipe Of The Week: Apple Pecan Rosemary Chicken Salad
Check out this week's go to recipe for a deliciousand nutritiousoption that you can fit easily into your busy day! ....
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5 Common Mistakes Which Make Lower Back Pain Worse

Have low back pain? Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid....
Lower back pain is a BIG problem. As coaches, we come across a number of common mistakes clients make. Identifying these common mistakes early and creating a game plan to avoid them will be key in resolving your lower back pain.
Mistake #1: Not understanding your pain triggers.
If you are one of the unfortunate people who is predisposed to back pain, then the LAST thing you should do is walk into a gym and just start moving things around with the attitude “exercise is good for me!" You need a game plan and this should start by understanding your pain triggers. Get into the habit of ....
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Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Piccata

Recipe Of The Week: Chicken Piccata
A good way to incorporate a family favorite - that's grain free! Image: Deliciously Organic

We found this wonderful recipe on one of our favorite healthy blogs “Deliciously Organic". Click HERE to check it out! ....
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[VIDEO BLOG] MCF's Best Exercises for Low Back Pain

[VIDEO BLOG] MCF's Best Exercises for Low Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common pains that people experience because your back takes the brunt of all compensations. If you have tightness or weakness anywhere else in the body, your back is going to be the place that suffers. The Best Exercises for a Bad Back This week, we are going to go over some of the best things you can do to help your back get -- and more importantly, STAY -- out of pain. When you do the right exercises, you will:
Reduce pain
Protect yourself from future injuries
Reduce the load you put on your back Now I will say this...if you have ....
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Recipe Of The Week: Chia Matcha Overnight Breakfast Smoothie

Recipe Of The Week: Chia Matcha Overnight Breakfast Smoothie
This Chia Matcha Overnight Breakfast Smoothie is a great way to start the day! An energizing, make ahead smoothie packed with antioxidants, fiber, and probiotics! Just blend it up the night before and enjoy the next morning. The perfect green smoothie breakfast on the go, or anytime! Image: Cotter Crunch

We found this wonderful recipe on one of our favorite healthy blogs “Cotter Crunch". Click here to check it out. ....
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